Class Six English Seen Passage Lessons 14 & 15

Class 6, Lesson 14: The Lion’s Mane

Once, a lion was sitting beside a river. Suddenly he looked at his own reflection and thought "My mane is too old. I need a new hairstyle!"

The lion then roared "I'm the king of the jungle and this unruly mane does not fit a king. He dipped his paw into the river and tried desperately to smooth his mane.

"Flap it all up. That will suit you!" the zebra said. "Yes, it will even look better with a bit of colour to match your moustache," the giraffe added. "What about a few ribbons?" the vulture asked. Then cried the hyena "I know, a paper crown is what you need!" A snake was passing by silently. Seeing the king there he simply raised his head.

"What do you think I should do, snake?" The king asked.

"If a king is a wise king, nobody cares about his hairstyle." The snake said with a hissing sound.

The king stared at the snake for some time. Then he smiled and kissed the snake.

"Oh, why am I so vain? Am I not the king of the jungle?" roared the lion. He shook his head from side to side to shake his mane back into place. "From now, on I promise to be a wise king and not bother about my looks!" the lion roared.

(The Lion's Mane, Written by Janet Allison Brown)

MCQs on Word Meanings:

1.What does "reflection" mean in the sentence, "Suddenly he looked at his own reflection"?

a) A shadow
b) An image in a mirror or water
c) A loud roar
d) A deep thought

2.What does "mane" refer to in the story?

a) The lion's tail
b) The lion's sharp teeth
c) The long hair around a lion's head
d) The lion's paws

3.What does "unruly" mean in "this unruly mane does not fit a king"?

a) Neat and tidy
b) Wild and messy
c) Short and clean
d) Bright and shiny

4.What does "desperately" mean in "tried desperately to smooth his mane"?

a) Calmly and slowly
b) Happily and carelessly
c) With great urgency or need
d) Without any effort

5.What does "vain" mean when the lion says, "Oh, why am I so vain?"

a) Being very kind and helpful
b) Caring too much about one's looks
c) Being very brave
d) Feeling very hungry

6.What does "wise" mean in "If a king is a wise king, nobody cares about his hairstyle"?

a) Strong and powerful
b) Clever and thoughtful
c) Loud and proud
d) Fast and quick

7.What does "hissing" mean in "the snake said with a hissing sound"?

a) A loud roaring sound
b) A soft, sharp sound like "sss"
c) A cheerful singing sound
d) A deep growling sound

8.What does "promise" mean in "I promise to be a wise king"?

a) To shout loudly
b) To agree to do something
c) To forget something quickly
d) To run away from a problem

9.What does "bother" mean in "not bother about my looks"?

a) To care or worry
b) To celebrate
c) To ignore completely
d) To shout in excitement

10.What does "roared" mean in "the lion roared"?

a) Whispered softly
b) Laughed quietly
c) Made a loud, deep sound
d) Sang a happy song

MCQs on Comprehension:

11.What did the lion see when he looked into the river?

a) A fish swimming
b) His own reflection
c) Another lion
d) The snake's shadow

12.Why was the lion unhappy with his mane?

a) It was too short
b) It looked too old and messy
c) It was missing completely
d) It was too colorful

13.Who suggested adding ribbons to the lion's mane?

a) The hyena
b) The zebra
c) The vulture
d) The giraffe

14.What did the giraffe suggest to improve the lion’s hairstyle?

a) Add a paper crown
b) Flap it all up
c) Add some color to match his moustache
d) Shave it off completely

15.What was the hyena's suggestion for the lion’s look?

a) Add a paper crown
b) Flap it up
c) Grow a longer mane
d) Wear a hat

16.How did the snake respond when asked about the lion's hairstyle?

a) Suggested cutting the mane
b) Said that no one cares if a king is wise
c) Recommended adding flowers
d) Suggested wearing sunglasses

17.What did the lion do after hearing the snake’s advice?

a) He roared angrily at the snake
b) He ignored the snake and left
c) He smiled and kissed the snake
d) He asked for more suggestions

18.What did the lion promise after realizing he was being vain?

a) To find a new mane
b) To leave the jungle
c) To be a wise king and not worry about his looks
d) To roar louder every day

19.What action did the lion take to fix his mane at the end?

a) Cut it short
b) Dyed it with bright colors
c) Shook his head to put it back in place
d) Covered it with a crown

20.What is the main lesson from the story?

a) Always follow others’ advice
b) Appearance is more important than wisdom
c) Wisdom is more valuable than looks
d) A king must always look perfect

Short Answer Questions

1.Where was the lion sitting at the beginning of the story?
2.What did the lion see when he looked into the river?
3.Why did the lion want a new hairstyle?
4.What did the lion try to do with his paw?
5.What did the zebra suggest the lion should do with his mane?
6.What did the giraffe suggest adding to the lion’s mane?
7.What did the vulture suggest for the lion’s hairstyle?
8.What did the hyena suggest the lion should wear?
9.Which animal gave the lion wise advice?
10.What did the snake say about a wise king?
11.How did the lion react to the snake’s advice?
12.What did the lion realize after hearing the snake’s advice?
13.What promise did the lion make at the end of the story?
14.How did the lion fix his mane after realizing he was vain?
15.What sound did the snake make when talking?
16.What does the lion call himself in the story?
17.What does the story suggest is more important than looks?
18.Why did the lion feel vain?
19.What did the lion think about his mane before the snake’s advice?
20.What is the main lesson of the story?

Class 6, Lesson 15: An Old People’s Home

Mariam is a student of class six in a government school in Rajshahi. Her mother works in an office and her father is a businessman. Mariam is very fond of her aunt, her father's sister, Suraiya Begum who lives in another part of the same town. On Fridays she often goes to her aunt's place and spends time with her.

Suraiya Begum is a retired school teacher. She is a widow and lives alone. Her husband died three years ago. Her two daughters are married and live with their families abroad. They talk to her over telephone and come to visit her whenever they get time.

Suraiya Begum has a lot of free time. She spends her time in reading books, watching TV, visiting friends and relatives. Sometimes she writes letters to her old colleagues. But now a days she often gets bored of doing all these things. She wants to do something more meaningful, something that would do good to others. She is planning to establish an old people's, home in her locality. She knows some elderly people live all alone. They have no one to take care of them. They often feel helpless and miserable. They need care and support.

As part of her plan, Suraiya Begum starts to visit families. She talks to a number of people. She tries to find out the problems of elderly people in their families. She understands that old people are lonely and often they become sick. They have nobody to look after them. .

On Fridays, she often takes Mariam with her on these visits. Mariam has already become very friendly with some of the old men and women. They all love Mariam very much. She tells them about her school and friends, her studies, her family. And they often tell her funny stories, fairy tales and ghost stories.

MCQs on Word Meanings:

1.What does "fond" mean in the sentence "Mariam is very fond of her aunt"?

a) Angry with
b) Afraid of
c) Likes very much
d) Uninterested in

2.What does "retired" mean when describing Suraiya Begum?

a) Still working full-time
b) Has stopped working after a career
c) Starting a new job
d) Working part-time

3.What does "widow" mean in "She is a widow and lives alone"?

a) A woman whose husband has died
b) A woman who has never married
c) A woman with many children
d) A woman who travels often

4.What does "abroad" mean in "Her two daughters live abroad"?

a) In the same neighborhood
b) In another country
c) In a different room
d) On the same street

5.What does "colleagues" mean in "She writes letters to her old colleagues"?

a) Family members
b) Friends from childhood
c) People she worked with
d) Neighbors

6.What does "bored" mean in "She often gets bored of doing all these things"?

a) Excited and happy
b) Tired and uninterested
c) Busy and active
d) Confused and lost

7.What does "meaningful" mean in "She wants to do something more meaningful"?

a) Without purpose
b) Important and valuable
c) Easy and simple
d) Quick and fun

8.What does "miserable" mean in "They often feel helpless and miserable"?

a) Very happy and joyful
b) Tired but content
c) Very sad and uncomfortable
d) Excited and cheerful

9.What does "locality" mean in "Establish an old people's home in her locality"?

a) A faraway city
b) The area where she lives
c) A large country
d) A shopping center

10.What does "elderly" mean in "She knows some elderly people live all alone"?

a) Young children
b) Middle-aged people
c) Old people
d) Teenagers

MCQs on Comprehension:

11.What class does Mariam study in?

a) Class five
b) Class six
c) Class seven
d) Class eight

12.What is Mariam’s father’s profession?

a) Office worker
b) Teacher
c) Businessman
d) Doctor

13.How is Suraiya Begum related to Mariam?

a) She is Mariam’s grandmother
b) She is Mariam’s mother’s sister
c) She is Mariam’s father’s sister
d) She is Mariam’s cousin

14.Where do Suraiya Begum’s daughters live?

a) In the same town
b) In another city
c) Abroad with their families
d) In her house

15.What does Suraiya Begum want to establish?

a) A school for children
b) A hospital
c) An old people’s home
d) A library

16.Why does Suraiya Begum want to establish an old people’s home?

a) To make money
b) To find a job for herself
c) To help elderly people who are lonely
d) To start a new school

17.What does Mariam do when she visits elderly people with her aunt?

a) Helps them cook
b) Talks about her school and family
c) Reads them books
d) Gives them medicine

18.How do the elderly people feel about Mariam?

a) They ignore her
b) They find her annoying
c) They love her very much
d) They are afraid of her

19.What kinds of stories do the elderly people tell Mariam?

a) Science fiction stories
b) News stories
c) Funny stories, fairy tales, and ghost stories
d) Historical stories

20.How does Suraiya Begum spend her free time?

a) She works in an office
b) She reads books, watches TV, and visits friends
c) She travels abroad
d) She runs a business

Short Answer Questions

1.What class does Mariam study in?
2.Where does Mariam go on Fridays?
3.What is Mariam’s father's profession?
4.What is Mariam’s mother’s job?
5.Who is Suraiya Begum?
6.Where does Suraiya Begum live?
7.What was Suraiya Begum’s profession before retirement?
8.How many daughters does Suraiya Begum have?
9.Where do Suraiya Begum’s daughters live?
10.How does Suraiya Begum communicate with her daughters?
11.What does Suraiya Begum want to establish?
12.Why does Suraiya Begum want to establish an old people’s home?
13.How does Suraiya Begum spend her free time?
14.What problem does Suraiya Begum notice about elderly people?
15.What does Mariam do when she visits elderly people with her aunt?
16.How do the elderly people feel about Mariam?
17.What kinds of stories do the elderly people tell Mariam?
18.Why does Suraiya Begum feel bored sometimes?
19.How long ago did Suraiya Begum’s husband die?
20.What does Suraiya Begum do to understand the problems of elderly people?