Chandni

 Comprehension Check

1. Why did Abbu Khan’s goats want to run away? What happened to them in the hills?

Goats of Abbu Khan wished freedom for hills' grass. Wolf there ate them.

2. Abbu Khan said, “No more goats in my house ever again.” Then he changed his mind. Why?

Abbu Khan said, “No more goats in my house ever again.” Then he changed his mind because he felt very lonely.

3. Why did he buy a young goat?

He bought a young goat thinking that the young goat would stay with him for a longer time and would not leave him for freedom.

Comprehension Check

1. Why did Chandni hate the rope round her neck?

Chandni hated neck rope, which stopped hill trips. She longed freedom and also aware of the results.

2. “Now Abbu Khan understood Chandni’s problem…” What was Chandni’s problem?

Chandni wanted hills despite dangers. She wanted freedom over safety, facing wolf freely than staying chained.

3. Abbu Khan pushed Chandni into a small hut. This shows that he

(i) was cruel.

(ii) loved her and wanted to save her life.    ✔

(iii) was selfish.

Comprehension Check

1. Why did Chandni refuse to join the group of wild goats?

Chandni refused to join the group of wild goats because she wanted to enjoy her freedom entirely.

2. Chandni fought the wolf because she

(i) was stronger than the wolf.

(ii) hated the wolf.

(iii) had to retain her freedom at all costs.     ✔

Discuss the following topics in groups.

1. Why did the wise old bird say, “Chandni is the winner”?

Smart bird called Chandni a winner for being brave. She fought chains, chose freedom, faced fear, and won.

2. “Death in an open field is better than life in a small hut,” Chandni said to herself. Was it the right decision? Give reasons for your answer.

Though brave, sacrificing life for freedom isn't good. Chandni could've stayed with Abbu Khan, finding happiness.

3. Freedom is life. Discuss this with reference to ‘Chandni’ and ‘I Want Something in a Cage’.

Freedom means life. In "I Want Something in a Cage," a man frees doves. He values freedom after jail. In "Chandni," goat fights for freedom but loses life.