Class 10 Footprints Without Feet Chapter 10 The Book That Saved The Earth

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Class 10 Footprints Without Feet Chapter 10 The Book That Saved The Earth

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The Book That Saved The Earth

Chapter – 10

ENGLISH

FOOTPRINTS WITHOUT FEET

TEXTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. Why was the twentieth century called the ‘era of the book?

Ans: The twentieth century was called the’ era of the book’ because books were there for everything. Books taught them everything: how to, when to, where to and why to.They illustrated, educated. 

2. Who tried to invade the earth in the twenty – first century?

Ans: The Martians tried to invade the earth in the twenty – first century.

3. What guesses are made by think- tanks about the books found on earth?

Ans: About the books found on the earth,Think – tank guessed that the books were sandwiches.

Think about it-

1. Noodle avoids offending think-tank but at the same time he corrects his mistakes. How does he manage to do that?

Ans: Noodle avoided offending Think – Tank, he is the assistant of Think – Thank, but at the same time he corrected his mistakes. He guessed and said politely that the books were not sandwiches but they are means of communication. 

2. If you were in noodle’s place, how would you handle think – tank’s mistakes?

Ans: If I were in noodle’s place, I would do it politely.

3. Do You think books are being replaced by electronic media? Can you do away with books altogether?

Ans: Yes, books are now-a-days being replaced by electronic media. Most of the children no longer read story books and prefer to watch television and use the internet.

4. Why are books referred to as a man’s best companion? Which is your favourite book and why? Write a paragraph about that book.

Ans: Books are man’s best companion. They can make us mentally strong and improve our vocabulary. A book never lets one down when one wants to read it. Books can be our guide and best friend.

My favourite book is “The Indian Struggle” written by Subash Chabdra Bose. The Indian Struggle, 1920–1942 is a two-part book by the Indian nationalist leader Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose that covers the 1920–1942 history of the Indian independence movement to end British imperial rule over India.

Talk about it-

1. In what ways does think-tank misinterpret innocent nursery rhymes as threats to the Martians? Can you think of any incidents where you misinterpreted a word or an action? How did you resolve the misunderstanding?

Ans: They all saw the picture of Humpty who looked like  Think-Tank. The Think Tank drew an inference that the earthlings have identified him and will kill him soon.

No, I have no such story.

2. The aliens in this play speak English. Do you think this is their language? What could be the language of the aliens?

Ans: Not English or any language can be an alien language.

Their language would definitely be the Martian language.

Addition Questions & Answers

1. Who is Think – Tank? How did Noodle address him?

Ans:- Think-Tank is the ruler of Mars.

Noodle addressed Think-tank as “O Great and Mighty Think-Tank, most powerful and intelligent creature in the whole universe, what are your orders?”

2. What was Think – Thank reaction after reading the book?

Ans:- Think-Tank misinterpreted the rhymes and thought Earthlings were a threat to him as well as to Mars. The Oop read the rhyme Humpty dumpty, and they all saw the picture of Humpty who looked like Think Tank. The Think Tank drew an inference that the earthlings have identified him and will kill him soon. So, he asked his team to run immediately from there and thus a dusted book of rhymes saved us from Martian invasion.

3. What different guesses were made by them about the book?

Ans:- About the books found on the earth,Think – tank guessed that the books were sandwiches. They think the people of the earth eat a lot so they must have stored them here. Then one of the crew members Sergeant Oop even eats the corner of a book to confirm the views of Think-Tank. But he did not like the taste, and they came to the conclusion that this may be something else than food. After some time Noodle suggests Think-Tank that maybe it is used for communication with ears. After some time Noodle again suggests Think-Tank that maybe it is for eye communication. All the crew members started opening and reading the book.

4. What did Think – Tank say about the book?

Ans:- Think-Tank first thinks that the books are sandwiches that earthlings eat.

5. How did the book save the earth?

Ans:- The Oop read the rhyme Humpty dumpty, and they all saw the picture of Humpty who looked like Think Tank. Martians had misunderstood the meaning of the poems and got frightened of them. So, he asked his team to run immediately from there and thus a dusted book of rhymes saved us from Martian invasion.

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