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‘‘I know, I know,’’ said Grandfather. ‘‘I realise he is no longer mine. But you might at

least take a suggestion or two from me.’’

‘‘I remember your tiger very well,’’ said the keeper. ‘‘He died two months ago.’’ ‘‘Died!’’
exclaimed Grandfather.

‘‘Yes sir, of pneumonia. This tiger was trapped in the hills only last month, and he is very

dangerous!’’

Grandfather could think of nothing to say. The tiger was still licking his arm, with
increasing relish. Grandfather took what seemed to him and the time to withdraw his

hand from the cage.

With his face near the tiger’s he mumbled, ‘‘Goodnight, Timothy,’’ and giving the keeper
a scornful look, walked briskly out of the zoo.

—Ruskin Bond

intricate — very complicated; mongrel — a dog of mixed breed; absurd — strange; crafty — cunning;
stalk — to stare; slink — move without making any noise; scornful — feeling of contempt.

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Let's Read and Reflect Comprehension

A. Tick (3) the correct option.

1. Who discovered Timothy?
(a) Father (b) Mother (c) Grandfather

2. Timothy grew up to be the size of a full-grown :

(a) Elephant (b) Retriever (c) Dog
3. Timothy would make absurd dashes at .

(a) monkey (b) leopard (c) puppy

4. Who suggested to put Timothy somewhere else?
(a) Zoo keeper (b) Grandfather (c) Grandmother

5. The new tiger was trapped from the , a month ago.
(a) plains (b) hills (c) jungle

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