Important Questions Class 7 Chapter 4 English MP Board

Anita Feeds Appu

Short Questions

1. Who is Appu?

• Appu is an elephant who visits Anita’s house.

2. What does Anita want to feed Appu?

• She wants to feed him bananas and sugarcane.

3. How much water can Appu drink at one time?

• He can drink a bucketful of water in one go.

4. Who is Bhaiya?

• Bhaiya is Anita’s elder brother.

5. What does Ma suggest taking from the courtyard?

• Ma suggests taking banana tree leaves.

6. How does Appu use his trunk?

• He uses it like a hand to eat and drink.

7. Who helps the children ride Appu?

• The Mahout helps the children ride Appu.

8. What is a howdah?

• A howdah is a seat placed on the elephant’s back.

9. How do the children feel during the ride?

• They feel excited and a little scared.

10. Where does Appu take the children?

• He takes them to the park.

Long Questions

1. Why is Anita excited to see Appu at her door?

• Anita is excited because she has only read about Appu in stories and seen elephants on TV. Seeing a real elephant at her door is a big surprise for her.

2. What did Anita ask her mother for, and why?

• Anita asked for bananas and sugarcane to feed Appu. She was thrilled to see the elephant and wanted to share some food with him.

3. How did Ma react when she heard about the elephant?

• At first, Ma was surprised and anxious, asking where Anita’s father was. But soon she joined Anita to watch the elephant eat.

4. What did Ma and Anita take to feed Appu?

• They took bananas, sugarcane, and banana leaves. They wanted to make the elephant happy and also enjoy feeding him.

5. How does Appu eat and drink, according to Anita?

• Anita noticed Appu using his trunk like a hand to eat bananas. He also sucked up water from a bucket to drink.

6. Why was Anita afraid to ride Appu at first?

• Anita was afraid she might fall off the elephant while it walked. She felt she wouldn’t be able to balance herself properly.

7. What did the Mahout tell the children about the ride?

• The Mahout assured them it was safe and showed them a howdah. He explained that many children could sit in it comfortably.

8. Who rode the elephant with Anita?

• Anjum, Arif, Bala, and Bhola rode the elephant with Anita. They were excited to sit in the howdah together.

9. How did the children feel during the elephant ride?

• They were both excited and a little scared as Appu stood up. But they felt very happy and waved to other children while riding.

10. What made the experience of feeding and riding Appu special for Anita?

• Anita got to meet a real elephant, feed him, and ride him with her friends. It was a joyful and unforgettable day for her.