Important Questions Class 8 Chapter 1.2 Balbharati English Maharashtra Board

Dick Whittington and his Cat

Short Questions

1. Who was Dick Whittington?

• Dick Whittington was a poor boy who became the Lord Mayor of London.

2. Why did Dick decide to go to London?

• He believed the streets of London were paved with gold.

3. Who helped Dick reach London?

• A carter gave him a lift to London.

4. Where did Dick sleep on his first night in London?

• He slept in the corner of an alley.

5. Who gave Dick his first job?

• Mr. Fitzwarren, a rich merchant, gave him work in his kitchen.

6. What problem did Dick face in his attic?

• His attic was overrun with rats and mice.

7. How did Dick solve the problem of rats and mice?

• He bought a cat that chased them away.

8. What did Mr. Fitzwarren do with Dick’s cat?

• He sent it on a trading ship to the African coast.

9. How did Dick’s cat make him rich?

• A king bought the cat for a huge sum of money.

10. What message does Dick’s story give to youngsters?

• Hard work and perseverance lead to success.

Long Questions

1. How did Dick feel when he first arrived in London?

• Dick was disappointed because instead of streets paved with gold, he saw dirty streets and unfriendly people.

2. Why did the cook treat Dick badly?

• The cook had a bad temper and often scolded and hit Dick, even when he worked hard.

3. What did Dick hear when he sat on a stone at Holloway?

• He thought the church bells were telling him to turn back and that he would become the Lord Mayor of London.

4. How did Dick’s cat help the king of Barbary?

• The cat killed the rats and mice that had been troubling the palace, impressing the king and queen.

5. Why did Mr. Fitzwarren insist that Dick must send his own item on the ship?

• He believed that Dick should earn his wealth through his own belongings and not depend on charity.

6. How did Dick’s fortune change after the ship returned?

• The captain sold the cat for a great sum, making Dick a wealthy man instantly.

7. What qualities helped Dick become successful?

• His determination, hard work, patience, and ability to overcome hardships helped him succeed.

8. Why did the people of London love Dick as their Lord Mayor?

• Even after becoming rich, he was kind and helped the poor, making him a beloved leader.

9. What lesson do we learn from the story of Dick Whittington?

• The story teaches us that patience, hard work, and perseverance can turn dreams into reality.

10. What was the significance of the church bells for Dick?

• The bells motivated him to return and pursue his destiny, leading him to success as the Lord Mayor of London.