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1. 1.

   How many details can recall from the story?

   1. The narrator's grandfather had bought the snake from a ______________ at the bazaar.
   2. Apart from the snake, the family already had a pet ______________ named Toto.
   3. The snake was initially locked in the ______________ for safekeeping but escaped through an open ______________.
   4. After the snake escaped, it was discovered in unexpected places around the house such as in the ______________ tree, under a ______________, crawling up the ______________, and sitting on the ______________.
   5. When they eventually caught the snake, Grandfather took it to a ______________ and left it there.
2. 2.

   What is your impression of the narrator's grandfather? Think of two adjectives to describe him and explain your choices.

3. 3.

   Grandfather says, "After all, we don't want the snake to get hold of Toto. And he's sure to be very hungry." Can you infer what he means by this?

4. 4.

   Why does Grandmother not want to keep the snake as a pet? Give any two reasons.

5. 5.

   What makes Grandfather think that the snake has become 'conceited'?

6. 6.

   How do the narrator and his grandfather finally capture the snake?