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Packing MCQs and Answers:

1. Who are the main characters in the story “Packing”?

A) George, Harris, and Jerome
B) Jerome, Tom, and Harry
C) George, Tom, and Montmorency
D) Harris, Tom, and Montmorency
- Answer: A) George, Harris, and Jerome

2. Why did Jerome volunteer to do the packing?

A) He thought he was good at it
B) He wanted to boss around George and Harris
C) He liked organizing things
D) He didn’t want to pack but wanted to supervise
- Answer: D) He didn’t want to pack but wanted to supervise

3. How did George and Harris react to Jerome’s offer to pack?

A) They were grateful and helped him
B) They left everything to him and sat back
C) They refused to let him pack
D) They laughed at him
- Answer: B) They left everything to him and sat back

4. What was Jerome’s real intention in offering to pack?

A) To show off his packing skills
B) To supervise and let others do the work
C) To avoid packing altogether
D) To help his friends sincerely
- Answer: B) To supervise and let others do the work

5. What did Harris remember after the bag was closed?

A) He forgot to pack his toothbrush
B) He wanted to put his shoes inside
C) He forgot to pack the boots
D) He needed to add a book
- Answer: C) He forgot to pack the boots

6. Where did Jerome find his toothbrush eventually?

A) Inside his coat pocket
B) Inside a boot
C) In a corner of the bag
D) Under the bed
- Answer: B) Inside a boot

7. What “horrible idea” occurred to Jerome while packing?

A) That he forgot his shaving kit
B) That he forgot to pack the food
C) That he may have left his toothbrush out
D) That he packed someone else’s things
- Answer: C) That he may have left his toothbrush out

8. Why did Jerome have to reopen the packed bag?

A) To look for his toothbrush
B) To check if the food was in place
C) To find a pair of socks
D) To add more clothes
- Answer: A) To look for his toothbrush

9. What did George and Harris offer to pack after Jerome was done?

A) The bag
B) The bedding
C) The food hamper
D) The clothes
- Answer: C) The food hamper

10. Which item did George and Harris accidentally step on?

A) A cup
B) A tomato
C) The butter
D) A banana
- Answer: C) The butter

11. What was Montmorency’s ambition in life, according to Jerome?

A) To get in the way and cause trouble
B) To chase other animals
C) To run around in the park
D) To sit quietly
- Answer: A) To get in the way and cause trouble

12. What did Harris and George start by breaking while packing the hamper?

A) A plate
B) A cup
C) A bottle
D) A bowl
- Answer: B) A cup

13. What did Harris and George do with the butter?

A) Packed it properly
B) Put it on a plate
C) Stepped on it and lost it
D) Placed it in the fridge
- Answer: C) Stepped on it and lost it

14. Which item did Jerome forget to pack initially, causing him to reopen the bag?

A) His shirt
B) His shoes
C) His toothbrush
D) His towel
- Answer: C) His toothbrush

15. How did George and Harris end up packing the hamper?

A) Neatly and quickly
B) Carefully and skillfully
C) Clumsily and messily
D) Efficiently and organized
- Answer: C) Clumsily and messily

16. What was Montmorency’s reaction to the chaos of packing?

A) He ignored everything
B) He tried to help
C) He got excited and created trouble
D) He slept through the entire process
- Answer: C) He got excited and created trouble

17. What does Jerome think of himself as a packer?

A) A professional
B) The best among his friends
C) Inexperienced and clueless
D) As good as his friends
- Answer: B) The best among his friends

18. Why did Jerome feel he’d be better at packing than George and Harris?

A) He had previous experience
B) He was confident in his organisational skills
C) He liked to manage others
D) He had a natural talent for packing
- Answer: C) He liked to manage others

19. What did George and Harris do with the items they couldn’t find?

A) Packed them later
B) Left them behind
C) Blamed each other
D) Stepped on them accidentally
- Answer: A) Packed them later

20. What type of humour is mainly used in the story “Packing”?

A) Slapstick humour
B) Satire
C) Dark humour
D) Sarcasm
- Answer: A) Slapstick humor

Packing Extra Question Answers:

Who is the narrator of the story “Packing”?

The narrator of the story is Jerome, who shares his amusing experiences with packing.

2. What task does Jerome volunteer for, and why?

Jerome volunteers to do the packing because he wants to supervise George and Harris rather than do all the work himself.

3. Did Jerome enjoy packing alone? Why or why not?

No, Jerome did not enjoy packing alone because George and Harris sat back and watched him, which he found annoying since he had intended for them to help.

4. What did Jerome initially forget to pack, causing him to reopen the bag?

Jerome initially forgot to pack his toothbrush, which led him to reopen the bag.

5. How did Montmorency, the dog, behave during the packing process?

Montmorency created chaos by trying to get in everyone’s way, placing himself in inconvenient spots, and being a general nuisance during the packing.

7. What did Harris do after Jerome closed the packed bag?

Harris reminded Jerome that they forgot to pack the boots after the bag was shut and strapped, which frustrated Jerome.

8. What did George and Harris offer to pack, and how well did they manage?

George and Harris offered to pack the food hamper, but they managed it clumsily, squashing tomatoes, stepping on butter, and generally making a mess.

9. Why did Jerome find George and Harris’s packing attempt amusing?

Jerome found it amusing because they were both unskilled at packing and made a lot of silly mistakes, like squashing food and losing items.

10. What role does Montmorency play in the story?

Montmorency, the dog, acts as an agent of mischief, always getting in the way and adding to the chaos of the packing scene.

11. How does Jerome’s opinion of his packing skills differ from his friends’?

Jerome considers himself more skilled and organized at packing than George and Harris, who he views as clumsy and inefficient.

12. What happens to the butter in the story?

George and Harris step on the butter, lose it, and struggle to find it, creating a comical situation that adds to the humor of the packing scene.

13. Why does Jerome end up doing most of the packing himself?

Jerome ends up doing most of the packing because George and Harris let him take the lead, sitting back and letting him handle it.

14. What does the story “Packing” reveal about George and Harris’s personalities?

The story shows that George and Harris are careless, easily distracted, and not very practical when it comes to packing.

16. What does Jerome mean by a “horrible idea” that occurs to him during packing?

By “horrible idea,” Jerome refers to the worry that he may have forgotten to pack his toothbrush, which causes him to unpack the bag multiple times.

17. How does Jerome eventually find his toothbrush?

After unpacking everything and searching carefully, Jerome finally finds his toothbrush inside a boot.

18. What does the humorous element of the butter reveal about the characters?

The butter episode highlights George and Harris’s clumsiness and lack of attention to detail, making the situation even funnier.

19. Why does Jerome think that packing should be left entirely to him?

Jerome believes he is more competent and orderly than his friends, and he wants to avoid the mess he expects George and Harris would create.

20. What does the story suggest about the friendship between Jerome, George, and Harris?

The story suggests that despite their quirks and mistakes, they have a strong bond and can laugh at each other’s flaws, making their friendship enjoyable and humorous.

21. What does Jerome feel about Harris and George after watching their packing efforts?

Jerome feels mildly amused and superior, thinking they are much worse at packing than he is.

22. How does the story “Packing” use humour to illustrate everyday situations?

The story uses humour by exaggerating the characters’ mistakes and mishaps, turning a common activity like packing into a series of comical blunders.

Thinking about the Text

I. Discuss in pairs and answer each question below in a short paragraph (30-40 words).

1. How many characters are there in the narrative? Name them. (Don’t forget the dog!).

There are four characters in the narrative: Jerome (the narrator), George, Harris, and their dog Montmorency, who adds to the chaos during packing.

2. Why did the narrator (Jerome) volunteer to do the packing?

Jerome volunteered to pack because he considered himself an expert packer. He wanted to demonstrate his skills and possibly expected George and Harris to assist him.

3. How did George and Harris react to this? Did Jerome like their reaction?

George and Harris sat back comfortably, leaving all the work to Jerome. This irritated Jerome, as he had hoped they would at least offer to help.

4. What was Jerome’s real intention when he offered to pack?

Jerome’s real intention was not to do all the packing himself, but rather to supervise while George and Harris did the actual work under his guidance.

5. What did Harris say after the bag was shut and strapped? Why do you think he waited till then to ask?

Harris asked if Jerome had packed the boots only after the bag was closed. He likely waited to watch Jerome’s reaction, knowing it would annoy him to unpack and check.

6. What “horrible idea” occurred to Jerome a little later?

Jerome suddenly worried that he might have packed his toothbrush. This “horrible idea” led him to unpack and search through everything to find it.

7. Where did Jerome finally find the toothbrush?

Jerome finally found the toothbrush inside one of his boots, after going through the trouble of unpacking everything.

8. Why did Jerome have to reopen the packed bag?

Jerome reopened the packed bag to ensure he hadn’t accidentally packed his toothbrush, which he had a habit of forgetting.

9. What did George and Harris offer to pack and why?

George and Harris offered to pack the food hamper, possibly to give Jerome a break or to take on some responsibility. However, their packing turned out to be a disaster.

10. While packing the hamper, George and Harris do a number of foolish and funny things. Tick the statements that are true.

True statements:
- (i) They started by breaking a cup.
- (iii) They squashed a tomato.
- (iv) They trod on the butter.
- (vi) They put things behind them, and couldn’t find them.
- (vii) They stepped on things.
- (ix) They upset almost everything.

II. What does Jerome say was Montmorency’s ambition in life? What do you think of Montmorency and why?

Jerome humorously says that Montmorency’s ambition in life was to interfere and get in the way, especially in tasks like packing. Montmorency seemed to love causing mischief and making things harder for everyone, which made him a lovable but pesky character.

III. Discuss in groups and answer the following questions in two or three paragraphs (100-150 words)

Of the three, Jerome, George, and Harris, who do you think is the best or worst packer? Support your answer with details from the text.

Among Jerome, George, and Harris, it’s hard to say who is the best packer, but Jerome might be considered the worst due to his overconfidence. Although he considers himself a good packer, Jerome’s constant forgetfulness—like missing the toothbrush and boots—led him to unpack and repack multiple times. George and Harris, on the other hand, were clumsy and careless when packing the food hamper. They broke items, squashed food, and stepped on things, showing their lack of skill and seriousness in packing. Overall, each character’s efforts were chaotic, with none of them truly excelling at packing, as they all added to the disorganization in different ways.

2. How did Montmorency ‘contribute’ to the packing?

Montmorency, the dog, contributed to the packing by making it more chaotic and difficult. He viewed the activity as a game, often jumping into the packed items and causing further disruption. For instance, he stepped on objects, barked, and even sat down in the middle of everything. His playful and meddlesome attitude added humour to the situation, as he seemed determined to increase the mess rather than help.

3. Do you find this story funny? What are the humorous elements in it? (Pick out at least three, think about what happens, as well as how it is described.)

Yes, the story is quite funny, thanks to the exaggerated descriptions of each character’s mishaps and clumsiness. First, Jerome’s self-proclaimed packing expertise and his frustration when George and Harris don’t help him add humour. Second, George and Harris’s efforts to pack the food hamper turn into a comedy of errors as they break, step on, and squash items in a series of blunders. Finally, Montmorency, the dog, brings comic relief as he gleefully interferes and causes a further mess, as though deliberately trying to add to their woes. The author’s humorous language and exaggerated descriptions make the story enjoyable and light-hearted.

Here’s how the exercises can be completed:

I. Match the words/phrases in Column A with their meanings in Column B.

slaving – (viii) working hard
chaos – (vi) complete confusion and disorder
rummage – (v) search for something by moving things around hurriedly or carelessly
scrape out – (ii) remove something from inside another thing using a sharp tool
stumble over, tumble into – (vii) fall, or step awkwardly while walking
accomplish – (iv) finish successfully, achieve
uncanny – (iii) strange, mysterious, difficult to explain
(to have or get into) a row – (i) a quarrel or an argument

II. Use suitable words or phrases from Column A above to complete the paragraph given below.

A Traffic Jam

During power cuts, when traffic lights go off, there is utter chaos at the crossroads. Drivers add to the confusion by stumbling over their right of way, and nearly come to blows. Sometimes passers-by, seeing a few policemen slaving at regulating traffic, step in to help. This gives them a feeling of having accomplished something.

III. Look at the sentences below. Notice that the verbs (italicised) are all in their bare form.

Examples of simple commands:

Stand up!
Put it here!

These are direct commands, usually used to instruct or request someone to act immediately. The bare form of the verb, without any additional endings, is used here to give a straightforward command.

1. Commands, Dos and Don’ts, Directions, and Instructions

Give two commands to your partner.

“Close the door, please.”
“Pass me the pen.”

2. Give two dos and don’ts to a new student in your class.

Do: “Always raise your hand before speaking.”
Do: “Respect your teachers and classmates.”
Don’t: “Don’t use your phone during class.”
Don’t: “Don’t talk when someone else is speaking.”

3. Give directions to get to each other’s houses.

“Take the main road until you see the coffee shop on your left. Turn right from there and walk two blocks. My house is the one with a green gate.”

4. Instructions for moving the body in an exercise or a dance, or for cooking something.

Exercise: “Stand straight with your feet shoulder-width apart. Slowly raise your hands above your head, take a deep breath, and stretch upward. Exhale and bring your hands down.”
Cooking (making lemonade): “Take a lemon, cut it in half, and squeeze it into a glass. Add water and sugar to taste, and stir until the sugar dissolves.”

2. Proverbs (Positive and Negative)

Negative	Positive
Don’t cry over spilt milk.	Save for a rainy day.
Don’t put the cart before the horse.	Make hay while the sun shines.
Look before you leap.	Count your blessings.
Don’t make a mountain out of a molehill.	Live and let live.
Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.	A stitch in time saves nine.
Don’t bite off more than you can chew.	Honesty is the best policy.
Don’t judge a book by its cover.	Practice makes perfect.

Packing Tips

First, pack all the heavy items, especially the ones you don’t need right away.

Then, make sure to place the more fragile items on top of the heavier ones to prevent damage.
Next, wrap any breakable items in clothes or bubble wrap for extra protection.
Now, roll your clothes tightly to save space and avoid wrinkles.
Remember, to keep essentials like toiletries and a change of clothes at the top for easy access.
Don’t forget, to fill any gaps with smaller items to make sure everything stays in place.
At last, make sure the bag or suitcase is closed securely and locked if necessary.

Speaking Activity: Using “Had Better” in Different Situations

If your partner hasn’t returned a book to the library

“You’d better return that book to the library soon, or you’ll end up paying a fine.”

2. If your partner has forgotten to bring lunch

“You’d better grab something from the cafeteria, or you’ll be starving by the afternoon.”

3. If your partner hasn’t got enough change for bus fare

“You’d better borrow some change from a friend, or you’ll have trouble getting home.”

4. If your partner has found out a secret about you

“You’d better keep that secret to yourself, or we might have a problem.”

5. If your partner has misplaced your English textbook

“You’d better find my English textbook before the next class, or I won’t be able to complete my assignment.”

Packing |Question Answers| M5H4G6 | Assamese Medium | Class 9