EXTRA

1. Why was Bholi called a simpleton?
Bholi was called a simpleton because she was slow in learning and stammered while speaking. Everyone thought she was dull-minded and made fun of her, so they called her a simpleton.

2. How did Bholi gain confidence?
Bholi gained confidence when she started going to school. Her teacher treated her kindly and encouraged her to speak without fear. Slowly, she learned to read and speak clearly, which made her feel brave and confident.

3. Why did the narrator decide to keep Mijbil as a pet?
The narrator decided to keep Mijbil as a pet because he wanted to have an otter instead of a dog after his pet dog died. When he met Mijbil, he liked him immediately and decided to take care of him.

4. What was Mijbil’s favorite game?
Mijbil’s favorite game was playing with the rubber ball in the bathtub. He loved to jump in the water, splash around, and chase the ball, which made him very happy.

5. Who was Think-Tank?
Think-Tank was the ruler of Mars. He thought he was the most intelligent being in the universe, but in reality, he was foolish and made funny mistakes.

6. How did Noodle correct Think-Tank’s mistakes?
Noodle corrected Think-Tank’s mistakes very politely. He never told Think-Tank directly that he was wrong. Instead, he gave clever suggestions and made Think-Tank believe that the ideas were his own.

7. What message does “The Book That Saved the Earth” give us?
The story gives us the message that books are very powerful. They hold knowledge and wisdom that can save the world. It also teaches us not to be proud or overconfident like Think-Tank and to respect learning and intelligence.