"Return from the Voyage of Discovery - A Nocturnal Alarm".
Fill in the Blanks:
1. The family was overjoyed at the safe return of ______ and the children, who had been
absent on their journey of discovery.
2. As they returned to the camp, they found that ______ had been working hard and had
prepared a great feast for the family.
3. Ernest was eager to taste the ______ from the cocoa-nuts, which he had long desired to try.
4. Fritz and Ernest helped each other in ______ and taking care of the animals, ensuring
everyone contributed to the family’s survival.
5. The family discovered that the ______ was not only important for their sustenance but also
for keeping the young monkey nourished.
6. The mother suggested that they should use the cocoa-nuts to feed ______ until something
more suitable could be found.
7. The ______ was one of the wild creatures that the family caught during their journey, and
they considered it a good meal.
8. While the boys were busy with their discoveries, ______ took care of the cooking and other
household duties.
9. The family celebrated their survival and success, but ______ remained deeply concerned
about the fate of the ship’s crew.
10. As night approached, the family was alarmed by the sudden noise, and they realized that
they needed to be alert for any ______.
True/False Questions:
1. True/False: The family was happy to reunite, but they failed to bring any valuable
acquisitions back from their journey.
2. True/False: The cocoa-nut milk was intended for both the family and the young monkey, as
it had no other source of nourishment.
3. True/False: Jack was unwilling to share his cocoa-nut milk with the young monkey.
4. True/False: Ernest was not interested in tasting the cocoa-nuts and preferred to focus on
the journey instead.
5. True/False: The mother was pleased with the boys’ knowledge of birds and their
understanding of the natural world.
6. True/False: Fritz was tasked with explaining the best method for opening cocoa-nuts to
preserve their milk.
7. True/False: The family encountered a penguin-like bird during their journey, which Ernest
identified as a useful food source.
8. True/False: The family was concerned about the lack of provisions, especially regarding
their poultry, which they planned to use sparingly.
9. True/False: The mother suggested they should avoid discussing birds and move on to more
practical matters for the time being.
10. True/False: At the end of the chapter, the family felt completely at ease and prepared for
the challenges ahead.
Set-2
Fill in the Blanks:
1. The family was greeted with ________ cheers and excitement when they returned to camp.
2. ________ was the one who caught the ________-like bird, which he believed to be a good food
source.
3. After returning to the tent, the family quickly started preparing for a ________ meal to satisfy
their hunger.
4. ________ took great pride in explaining to his brothers the ________ way to open the cocoanuts.
5. ________ was impressed with how much the family had ________ in their absence.
6. The family was ________ to God for their safety and the ________ they had gathered.
7. The ________ milk was not only nourishing but also a much-desired treat for ________.
8. The boys were all eager to ________ the contents of the ________ as they had never seen
such a thing before.
9. The family had ________ prepared a meal of ________ birds, fish, and other delicacies they
had found on their journey.
10. As the day ended, the family settled down to rest, but the peace was interrupted by a
________ noise, causing them to be ________.
True/False Questions:
1. The family rejoiced at the safe return of their father and brothers, who had been on a journey
of discovery.
2. Ernest did not recognize the bird as a penguin; he called it a "Shpid."
3. The mother was pleased with the boys' discoveries and insisted that they not waste time
discussing the birds too much.
4. The family was alarmed by the noise, but it turned out to be nothing dangerous.
5. Fritz and Ernest worked together to help carry the supplies and manage the animals upon
their return.
6. Ernest expressed his curiosity about the taste of the cocoa-nuts and wanted to try their
milk.
7. The boys were completely calm when they first arrived, and no one showed excitement
about the cocoa-nuts.
8. The wild bird that Ernest caught was not one of their domesticated geese but a new
discovery.
9. The family had no intention of conserving their geese and used one for food immediately
after returning.
10. The mother expressed gratitude for the family’s survival and their ability to make the most of
their situation, even in such challenging circumstances.