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Thinking about the poem, (Page 125), , I., , Question 1., , What is the snake trying to escape from?, Answer:, , The snake is trying to escape from the pursuing, stick. Human beings try their level best to kill the, snake. They take it for granted that the snake is, poisonous and harmful., , Question 2., , Is ita harmful snake? What is its colour?, Answer:, , No, it is not harmful. It is a green snake.

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Question 3., , The poet finds the snake beautiful. Find the words, he uses to convey its beauty., , Answer:, , The poet uses the following words: beautiful and, graceful, glides, small and green., , Question 4., , What does the poet wish for the snake?, , Answer:, , The poet wishes that the snake should be allowed, to go. It should not be killed by the man.

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a, , Question 5., , Where was the snake before anyone saw it and, chased it away? Where does the snake disappear?, Answer:, , The snake was away from its secure area. It was, basking in the sun along the sand. Finally, it, disappears in the reeds., , Il., , Question 1., , Find out as much as you can about different kinds, of snakes (from books in the library, or from the, Internet). Are they all poisonous? Find out the, names of some poisonous snakes., , Answer:, , Self-attempt.

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A, , Question 2., , Look for information on how to find out whether a, snake is harmful., , Answer:, , Self-attempt., , Question 3., , As you know, from the previous lesson you have, just read, there are people in our country who have, traditional knowledge about snakes, who even, catch poisonous snakes with practically bare, hands. Can you find out something more about, them?, , Answer:, , Self-attempt.

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Additional questions, , Short answer type questions, , Question 1., , How does the snake protect itself? What kind of, body does it have?, , Answer:, , The snake has a natural instinct of survival. He, can smell and see dangers and escape from them, safely. The snake moves with sudden curvings, gliding through the water to protect itself from the, attack. He has a thin long body., , Question 2., , How does the poet describe its shapes?, Answer:, , Even a dangerous and venomous creature like a, snake has its fascinating appeal and beauty. The, poet says that the snake makes beautiful and, graceful shapes. It is mesmerized to see the zigzag walk of the snake.