1. Who is referred to as ‘foolish man’? 2. What did he find in the snowy mountains?

Question

Read the following passage carefully. 

Foolish man that he was, he searched through the snowy mountains. He found a terrible and fierce-looking dragon which seemed quite dead from the cold (but it was in dormant state). It was big and looked attractive in golden yellow colour. He tied it up with a string, and carried it down to the town. He was dreaming that this mighty dragon would change his fate. People would admire his brave act and treat him in a ceremonial way. He might get a lot of money so that he could lead a luxurious life. 

Now, answer the following questions. 

1. Who is referred to as ‘foolish man’?

2. What did he find in the snowy mountains?

3. How was the dragon when it was found by the man?

4. How did the dragon look?

5. How did he bring down the dragon?

6. What was he dreaming?

7. What did he expect from the town people?

8. What kind of life did he expect in future?

Answer 1

1. The snake catcher

2. A terrible and fierce-looking dragon

3. It was in a dormant state. It seemed quite dead from the cold.

4. It looked attractive in golden yellow colour.

5. He tied it up with a string and carried it down to the town.

6. He was dreaming that the mighty dragon would change his fate.

7. People would admire his brave act and treat him in a ceremonial way.

8. Luxurious life