Std. 8 English – 1.2 Androcles and the Lion
English Workshop
(B) Find from the story 5 words that describe the sounds made by the lion.• Roared
• Growled
• Grunted
• Roaring
• Growling
3. Write the reactions that followed each of the actions given below.
(a) Androcles did not like his cruel master, so he ran away into the forest.
(b) The lion looked at Androcles piteously, so Androcles went near the lion and examined its injured paw.
(c) Androcles bandaged the lion’s injured paw, so the lion felt relieved and became friendly with him.
(d) A hungry ferocious lion was released into the arena, so the people expected it to attack Androcles.
(e) The lion reached Androcles and recognised him and showed affection instead of attacking him.
(f) The emperor asked Androcles what other reward he would like, so Androcles requested him to set the lion free.
4. Write in your own words 3 to 4 sentences about each of the following.
1) The condition of slaves in ancient Rome
• Slaves in ancient Rome had to work hard for their masters.
• They had no freedom and were forced to obey their masters.
• Some cruel masters treated their slaves very badly.
• Slaves could be punished if they disobeyed their masters.
2) Qualities of Androcles
• Androcles was kind and compassionate.
• He was brave enough to run away from his cruel master.
• He helped the injured lion by removing the thorn from its paw and bandaging it.
• He was grateful and wished to save the lion’s life.
3) Even wild animals can be our friends.
• Wild animals can show love and affection towards humans.
• If we treat animals with kindness, they may trust us.
• In the story, the lion remembered Androcles’ kindness and did not attack him.
• We should be kind to animals and protect them.
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