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1. 1.

   Describe the qualities of these birds.

   a. parakeets, b. jungle babblers, c. mynas

2. 2.

   Do you think the kidnappers' plan will be successful? Why or why not?

3. 3.

   Was the leader of the kidnappers justified in being worried when they reached the beach?

4. 4.

   Is the man who bought Jyoti the candyfloss smart? Why do you think so?

5. 5.

   Discuss what these words mean. Look at the questions in brackets for help.

   1. like missiles (How do missiles go?)
   2. shinned up (Which part of your leg is called the shin?)
   3. appalled (How do you think the kidnappers felt when they heard the birds' words?)
   4. wreathed (What expression did the girl have on her face?)
6. 6.

   Complete these sentences with one or two words.

   1. Jyoti was _______________ hopeful of being rescued.
   2. The birds screeched loudly together in order to _______________ Jyoti.
   3. The kidnappers _______________ the birds from the window.
   4. _______________ helped the jungle babblers think clearly.
   5. The birds' _______________ caught the attention of the people on the beach.
   6. The birds _______________ find out what the words 'kidnapper' and 'ransom' meant.