| Class | 10th |
| Subject | English |
| Book | First Flight |
| Category | Important Questions |
Class 10 English Poem 3 A Tiger in the Zoo Important Questions
Long Questions
Q1. Summarise the poem ‘A Tiger in the Zoo’ in your own words.
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What is the central idea of the poem ‘A Tiger in the Zoo’? Discuss.
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What message do you get from the poem, ‘A Tiger in the Zoo’ ? Most Important
Ans – ‘A Tiger in the Zoo’ is a lovely poem by Leslie Norris. This poem contrasts a tiger in the zoo to the tiger in its natural habitat. The poem moves from the zoo to the jungle and back again to the zoo. In his natural surrounding the tiger is happy and joyful. But in a cage he is full of rage and trouble. The poem shows the great importance of freedom.
Q2. How does Leslie Morris contrast the tiger in the cage with the tiger in the forest ?
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How does the poet contrast the tiger in the cage with the tiger in the forest? (A Tiger in the Zoo)
Ans – The poet Leslie Morris says that the tiger in the cage walks quietly. He is not free in the cage. His eyes shows that he is very angry at having been imprisoned in a cage. But he can’t do for his freedom. But in the forest, the tiger live in its natural habitat. In the jungle he moves in the long grass near a water hole. He hides in shadow to hunt the deer for his food.
Short Questions
Q1. Describe the cage where the tiger has been imprisoned.
Ans – The cage where the tiger has been imprisoned is made of concrete. In the cage, he hears the voice of patrolling cars and looking at stars with memories of his freedom.
Q2. How does the tiger feel in the cage ? How does it walk ? (A Tiger in the Zoo)
Ans – In the cage he is in an angry mood. He moves quietly in a sad mood because he is locked behind bars.
Q3. How does the tiger terrify the villagers ? Most Important
Ans – The tiger prowls around the houses of the villagers. He terrifies them by snarling at them. Their houses are situated near the jungle. He terrifies the villagers by baring his fangs and showing his long claws to people.
Q4. What last voice does the tiger hear at night & what does he stare at ? (A Tiger in the Zoo)
Ans – The last voice does the liger hear at night of patrolling cars and he stares at the stars with his shining eyes.
Q5. How does the tiger behave in its natural habitat i.e. jungle ?
Ans – The poet says that tiger moves in the long grass near a water hole in the jungle. He hides in shadow to hunt the deer for his food.
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