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Samacheer Class 7 English - Sindbad

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Sindbad — key concepts & quick answers

Where does the story of 'Sindbad' come from?
Sindbad the Sailor is a famous tale from 'One Thousand and One Nights' (the Arabian Nights), a classic collection of Middle-Eastern stories.
What is this story of Sindbad about?
Sindbad the Sailor sets out to trade by sea, is shipwrecked and tossed onto an island, and through his adventures meets King Mihrjan, who rewards him with many valuable gifts.
What is the theme of the lesson?
The theme is adventure, courage and good fortune — Sindbad's daring voyages bring danger but also rich rewards.
What happened to Sindbad after he was shipwrecked?
Tossed by powerful waves, he was thrown onto an island, where he eventually met the kind King Mihrjan, who treated him well and gave him many valuable gifts.
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1Textual Exercise (Text Book Page No. 99)11 questions
Q.G1A. Match the following — Column A: green island; Mihrjan; Sindbad the Sailor; Sindbad the porter; slaves. Column B: huge fish; the king; voyager; poor listener; in the cavev
Answer:

green island → huge fish
Mihrjan → the king
Sindbad the Sailor → voyager
Sindbad the porter → poor listener
slaves → in the cave

Q.1Sindbad decided to sail to the ……………….. (Persian Gulf / Mexican Gulf) with some goods.v
Answer:

Persian Gulf

Q.2He was being tossed by powerful waves and was thrown on an /a ……………….. (island/peninsula).v
Answer:

island

Q.3The men in the cave were all ……………….. (ministers/slaves) of the king.v
Answer:

slaves

Q.4The king was a ……………….. (noble and kind/mean and cruel) person.v
Answer:

noble and kind

Q.5The king gave many valuable ……………….. (gifts/rewards) to Sindbad.v
Answer:

The king gave many valuable gifts to Sindbad. These gifts were presented to him as a reward for his remarkable tales of adventure and his extraordinary experiences during his voyages. The king was impressed by Sindbad's courage, resilience, and the fascinating stories he shared about his journeys across distant lands and treacherous seas. The gifts represented the king's appreciation and recognition of Sindbad's bravery and the entertainment value of his narratives. Such generous rewards were customary in royal courts when a person impressed the ruler with their deeds or stories. The valuable gifts also symbolized Sindbad's rise in status and the respect he gained in society due to his adventurous exploits and the wisdom he gained from his experiences.

Q.3Whom did he meet on the ship and why was the person surprised?v
Answer:

Sindbad met the captain of the ship on the vessel that approached the port. The captain was greatly surprised to find Sindbad alive because the ship had sailed away after leaving Sindbad behind, struggling in the sea. The captain and the crew members had likely assumed that Sindbad had perished in the water, so his unexpected appearance and survival astonished them. Their surprise turned to joy, and they embraced him with happiness upon realizing that he had miraculously survived the ordeal.

Q.4What did he get back from the captain?v
Answer:

Sindbad got back his goods from the captain. These goods had been left on the ship when Sindbad was separated from the vessel and left struggling in the sea. The captain had kept Sindbad's belongings safe on the ship throughout the voyage. When the captain recognized Sindbad and realized he was alive, he returned all of Sindbad's possessions to him, which was an act of honesty and kindness.

Q.8He presented the purse full of gold coins.v
Answer:

5, 3, 6, 2,1, 4, 8, 7

Q.1Describe the island that the ship’s crew found.v
Answer:

Sindbad was thrown on an island. There was nothing to eat except a few herbs. Sindbad managed to get a few herbs. He quenched his thirst from a spring.
Sindbad met a man. The man asked Sindbad where he had come from. Sindbad poured out his misfortune to him. That man took pity on him. He took Sindbad inside a cave. There were a number of men present. They were all slaves of the king of the island. These men were kind. They served good food and drink. They treated Sindbad well – king Mihrjan was the ruler of island. These islands were under king Mihrjan.
During the stay of Sindbad he witnessed a number .of remarkable sights. The sea water around the island, contained huge and terrible fishes. A few were hundred times bigger than the largest ship. Once he saw a fish that had a head like a bull. He witnessed many unimaginable wonders.

Q.2Did Sindbad the porter enjoy his meeting with Sindbad the sailor? Why?v
Answer:

Yes, Sindbad the porter greatly enjoyed his meeting with Sindbad the sailor. The poor porter was listening to the amazing and wonderful tale of Sindbad the sailor's first voyage with complete fascination and wonder. The sailor's extraordinary adventures across dangerous seas and distant lands captivated the porter's imagination and provided him with entertainment and inspiration. However, the greatest source of joy for Sindbad the porter came when Sindbad the sailor, before departing, presented him with a purse full of gold coins as a gift. This unexpected and generous reward overjoyed the poor porter immensely, transforming his day from ordinary to extraordinary. The combination of hearing thrilling stories and receiving valuable riches made the meeting a memorable and delightful experience for the porter. Additionally, Sindbad the sailor invited the porter to return the next day to hear more tales of his subsequent voyages, which gave the porter something wonderful to look forward to. This promise of future meetings and stories further enhanced the porter's enjoyment and gratitude.