The Special Prize

Why was the Headmaster furious with Tapan at the very start of the lesson - The Special Prize

• Tapan brought an ox into the school

• Tapan had thrown stones at a shopkeeper

• Tapan had thrown stones at a shop in the village

• Tapan had cheated people by using padded bags for selling goods

What was the punishment given to Tapan for throwing stones at the shop?

• 5 strokes of a cane

• 10 strokes of a cane

• 15 strokes of a cane

• 5 strokes and 25 rupees in fine

The headmaster heard Tapan's reason for throwing stones at the shop. He saw the shopkeeper turn red with shame because he was guilty. Yet, he decided to punish Tapan. What does this tell you about the Headmaster's character?

• He hates children. He only cares for adults.

• He disagrees with Tapan's action because he believes the punishment should have come from the authorities incharge

• He did not believe Tapan and thought he was telling lies

• He was scared the shopkeeper will make fun of him for not punishing misbehaviour

When the Headmaster came across Tapan nursing the ox, Tapan was startled. Why?

• Tapan was scared of the Headmaster so he got startled

• Tapan was scared the ox might now attack the Headmaster

• Tapan was not paying attention to anyone but the ox and was surprised when he noticed someone standing by

• Tapan did not want to share the credit of saving the ox with anyone else

After witnessing Tapan's actions outside the school, the Headmaster was left in thought. He even affectionately patted him. Why the change of heart?

• The Headmaster realised Tapan was just trying to prank others in school

• The Headmaster realised Tapan was only doing good deeds when he was watching him

• The Headmaster realised that it was actually Naresh who was doing the mischief and not Tapan

• The Headmaster realised that he had misunderstood Tapan's intentions and had been wrong about him.

Choose all the options that make up the character sketch of Tapan

• Helpful and Kind

• Affectionate and Empathetic

• Troublemaker and nuisance

• Shows off when doing kind acts

• Doesn't mind about what people think of him

Choose all the options that make up the character sketch of the Headmaster

• Harsh and evil

• Sticks to rules and laws

• Strict and Assertive

• Quick to form judgements

• Not shy to correct his mistakes