CLASS VI THE CHAIR

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 2. What did the grandfather take from the attic?

Ans. Grandfather brought an invisible chair from the attic.

3. Will Mario face any challenges?

Ans. Yes, Mario will face the challenge of sitting on an invisible chair.

4. Will Mario be able to use the magic?

Ans. In the story, the grandfather tells Mario that if he manages to sit on the invisible chair, then the magic will work and allow him to tell who his real friends are. So, if he can sit on it, he will be able to use the magic.

Let us think and reflect. Page no. 64

1 a) i. The chair is special and invisible.

ii. Why was it tricky to sit on the chair?

Ans. It was tricky to sit on the chair because it was invisible.

iii. Why does Mario's grandfather call the chair 'special'?

Ans. Mario's grandfather calls the chair 'special' because it has the magical ability to reveal who Mario's real friends are when he successfully sits on it.

b) i. Mario says there is a technical problem because the chair is invisible.

ii. True

iii. Mario wouldn't give up. This shows he is strong willed.

Answer the following questions. Page no. 65

1. What was the bet about?

Ans. The bet was to find out whether Mario had as many real friends as he thought he did. His grandfather challenged him to find out how many of his friends were true friends by using the invisible chair.

2. What happened when Mario sat on the chair for the first time?

Ans. When Mario tried to sit on the chair for the first time, he missed and fell down, causing his classmates to laugh at him.

3. How was Mario able to find his real friends?

Ans. Mario was able to find his real friends because, after many attempts, he finally managed to sit on the invisible chair with the help of Guneet, Asma and Deepa, who held him up so that he wouldn't fall. This showed that they were his real friends, unlike others who only made fun of him. 

4. Do you think the magic chair test was good? Why do you say so?

Ans. Yes, the magic chair test was good because it provided a clear way to distinguish between his real friends and mere acquaintances. It showed who was really willing to support Mario when he was in need of help and not just stood around and laughed at his misfortune.

5. What does 'friends for life' mean to you?

Ans. 'Friends for life' means having friends who are always be there for you, through good times as well as bad, offering support, care and loyalty. These friends are dependable, trustworthy and share a deep and lasting bond.

Question no. 6 - Write your own answer for the question.



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