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Louse and The Mosquito
Louse and The Mosquito
I Word meaning:-
Ancestral house - house which we get from our parents who got it from their
parents
Brood - a large family
Discreetly - carefully
Nipped - bit (the king)
II Make Sentences:-
1. Sadness X gladness
2. Fresh X tired
3. Refused X allowed
4. Began X stopped
5. Rest X work
6. Full X empty
7. Weep X laugh
1. What kind of life was being led by the louse and her family?
Ans. The louse and her family led life of undisturbed delight, growing plump with white and
smooth skin.
3. Why did the louse family live undetected in the King’s bed for so many years?
Ans. The louse family lived undetected in King’s bed for so many years as they were trained
to drink blood yet cause no pain and stain, making sure the royal sleep was not
disturbed by their quick bite.
5. Why did the louse turn down the mosquito’s request? What were her fears?
Ans. The Louse turned down the Mosquito’s request as she considered herself the Guardian
of the house. She feared the mosquito biting will disturb the Royal sleep causing pain to
the King. This will put the Louse family at risk.
10. Was the mosquito sorry for causing the death of Louse and her family?
Ans. The mosquito was not concerned about the louse and her family, he saved himself and
flew away humming happily.
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