Hi Everyone!! This article will share Scratching the Tiger’s Back Questions & Answers.
This poem is written by Keki N Daruwalla. In my previous posts, I have shared the questions & answers of Three at Table, Govinda’s Disciple and Bravo Manju so, you can check these posts as well.
Scratching the Tiger’s Back Questions & Answers
Question 1: Complete these sentences in your own words:
1. The tiger is known for being a_________
Answer: The tiger is known for being a ferocious animal that attacks and kills.
2. The poet uses the word ‘regrettably’ because
Answer: The poet uses the word ‘regrettably’ because people only relate him to an attacking animal, but sometimes he is not willing to attack.
3. At times the tiger is not charged with electricity means that_____
Answer: At times the tiger is not charged with electricity means that there are times when he has already eaten, his stomach is full, and he is not eager to attack.
4. The stripes on the tiger are referred to as ‘black and gold daggers’ because________
Answer: The stripes on the tiger are referred to as ‘black and gold daggers’ because it reflects the combination of both evil and good through its black and gold stripes respectively.
5. The tiger is similar to human beings because both______
Answer: The tiger is similar to human beings because both possess good and bad qualities.
Question 2: What does the tiger do when he is not worried about his meals?
Answer: When the tiger is not worried about his meals, he prefers to laze and does not want to go anywhere.
Question 3: What does the poet mean by ‘And the afternoon and the winter sun turn slow’.
Answer: The poet meant to say that the tiger behaved in such a relaxed manner at such times that the afternoon of winter’s day seems much longer than it actually is and the time also seems to run much slower than it usually does.
Question 4: Explain these lines in your own words.
He feels so lazy that he lazes;
Stays put doesn’t go places.
His stripes don’t blaze
His skin doesn’t glow.
Answer: When the tiger fully satisfies his hunger, he behaves lazily and relaxes at one place. He does not go anywhere in search of food and thus, does not attack. His stripes do not seem to shine, and his skin does not glow as much when he attacks.
Question 5: The tiger seems to be asking for one thing. What do you think it is?
Answer: The tiger wants his back to be scratched in order to make him feel good and relaxed.
Question 6: What do you think the poet is trying to convey through the poem?
Answer: The poet is trying to convey the message that every creature has some positive and negative aspects in his life. We should not always look at the negative side but the positives should also be considered.
So, these were Scratching the Tiger’s Back Questions & Answers.