Why was Harry lying in bed but not moving when Timber came into his room?
1. He thought a snake had bitten him.
2. He was reading an interesting book.
3. He felt like he had been shot in the stomach.
4. He was too scared to move or make a noise.
Why did Harry tell Timber not to touch the bed?
1. He didn't want Timber to see his fancy pyjamas.
2. He didn't want Timber to catch malaria from him.
3. He didn't want to lose the page he was reading in his book.
4. He thought a snake was sleeping on his stomach.
Why didn't Harry want Timber to look under the sheet?
1. Timber would see that there wasn't a snake there.
2. Harry was sure the snake would go away if they left it alone.
3. It was dark under the sheet and the light might wake the snake.
4. If Timber was bitten and died, there would be no one else to call the doctor.
Why did Timber bring a knife back from the kitchen?
1. To protect himself if Harry goes mad.
2. To kill the snake if it bites Harry.
3. To try to save Harry if the snake bites him.
4. To scare the snake and make it go away.
Why did Dr. Ganderbai smile as he first came up to the bed and looked down at Harry?
1. He wanted Harry to think that everything would be fine.
2. He was thinking of the money he will be paid for working so late.
3. Harry looked funny in his striped pyjamas.
4. Saving Harry would make him so famous that he might become rich.
What is the most likely reason that Dr. Ganderbai gave Harry syrum even though he didn't think it would work?
1. Timber would be very angry if he didn't give Harry some syrum.
2. He was trying out a new syrum to see if it was any good.
3. If Harry died, the government might give him better syrum next time.
4. As a doctor he had to do everything possible to save Harry.
Why was Dr. Ganderbai worried his anaesthetic idea wouldn't work?
1. Because the anaesthetic wasn't very good quality.
2. Because snakes and people have different blood.
3. Because the bed might get too cold for Harry.
4. Because the smell may make them all fall asleep..
Why did Dr. Ganderbai question whether Harry had really seen a snake?
1. He thought that Harry had played a joke on him.
2. The British were always telling lies to Indian people.
3. He was joking to ease the tension they all had been feeling.
4. He spoke in a voice that he would never have employed in ordinary circumstances
We learn a lot about Harry in the story. Which of these is NOT an adjective that could be used to describe him?
1. Rude.
2. Ungrateful.
3. Racist.
4. Refined.
What do we learn about Dr. Ganderbai's personality at the very end of the story?
1. He controls his anger well.
2. He wants to buy a new car.
3. He needs a good holiday.
4. He did a wonderful job.