Imp Questions For All Chapters – Kumarbharati English Class 9
A Synopsis-The Swiss Family Robinson
Short Questions
1. Who wrote the novel The Swiss Family Robinson?
→ Johann David Wyss.
2. What kind of story is The Swiss Family Robinson?
→ It is an adventure novel.
3. How did the family get stuck on the island?
→ Their ship was caught in a storm.
4. Who stayed on the ship during the storm?
→ William, Elizabeth, and their children.
5. What did they build to reach the island?
→ A vessel made of tubs.
6. What animals swam with them to the island?
→ Two dogs named Turk and Juno.
7. What did the family use the gourds for?
→ They made bowls and spoons.
8. Why did the family move to a tree house?
→ To be safe from jackals and heat.
9. What tool did they use to measure the tree height?
→ Geometry using triangles.
10. What did they build instead of wheels for transport?
→ A sledge on runners.
11. What did the mother grow in the garden?
→ Corn, pumpkins, melons, and cucumbers.
12. Why did they make a cave house?
→ To stay safe during winter.
13. What animal damaged their hut and fields?
→ A herd of elephants.
14 .What message did Fritz find on the albatross?
→ A woman was stranded on a smoking rock.
15 .Who did Fritz marry?
→ Jenny Montrose.
Long Questions
1. What are the values taught in this story?
→ The story teaches self-reliance, teamwork, and smart use of resources.
2. How did the family build their first home on the island?
→ They made a tent using grass to sleep on and set it up near trees.
3. Why did the family shift to the second home in a tree?
→ It was safer and cooler than their first home on the ground.
4. How did they plan for the winter?
→ They carved out rooms inside a rock to stay warm and safe.
5. What happened when elephants attacked their field?
→ The family planned a new house using four strong trees for safety.
6. How did Fritz find Jenny Montrose?
→ He found a message tied to an albatross and went to rescue her.
7. What was the captain’s connection to Jenny?
→ He was inspired by Jenny’s father to search for her.
8 .How did the story end happily?
→ Some stayed on the island, some went back to Europe, and Fritz married Jenny.
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