NCERT Solutions for Class 10 English (Footprints without Feet) Chapter 9 The Book That Saved The Earth

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Class : 10th
Subject : English-2
Chapter : 10
Chapter Name : The Book That Saved the Earth

Q1 Why was the twentieth century called the ‘Era of the Book’?

Answer. The twentieth century was called the ‘Era of the Book’ because in those days there were
books about everything, from anteaters to Zulus. Books taught people ‘how to’, ‘when to’, ‘where
to’ and ‘why to’. They illustrated, educated, punctuated and even decorated.

Page : 63 , Block Name : Read And Find Out

Q2 Who tried to invade the earth in the twenty- rst century?

Answer. The Martians tried to invade the earth in the twenty- rst century.

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Q3 What guesses are made by Think–Tank about the books found on earth?

Answer. The rst guess that Think-Tank made about the books found on earth was that they
were sandwiches. He told Captain Omega that they were standing in a refreshment stand. He
also said that sandwiches were the main staple of Earth diet. He then ordered them to eat one of
the books. When Sergeant Oop ate it, he told them that it was not delicious, and that it was as
dry as Martian dust. Then, Think-Tank suggested that the books were in fact communication
sandwiches, and ordered them to listen to them. When they could not hear anything, he
suggested that the books were not meant for ear communication, but for eye communication.

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Q1 Noodle avoids offending Think-Tank but at the same time he corrects his mistakes. How does
he manage to do that?

Answer. Noodle avoided offending Think-Tank, but at the same time he corrected his mistakes.
Whenever he had to say something contrary to what Think-Tank said, he would present his
thoughts by referring to them as being of no particular importance. In this way he would correct
Think-Tank’s errors without making him feel that he was being corrected.

Q2 If you were in Noodle’s place, how would you handle Think-Tank’s mistakes?

Answer. DIY

Q3 Do you think books are being replaced by the electronic media? Can we do away with books
altogether?

Answer. DIY

Q4 Why are books referred to as a man’s best companion? Which is your favourite book and
why? Write a paragraph about that book.

Answer. DIY

Q1 In what ways does Think-Tank misinterpret innocent nursery rhymes as threats to the
Martians? Can you think of any incidents where you misinterpreted a word or an action? How
did you resolve the misunderstanding?

Answer. DIY

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Q2 The aliens in this play speak English. Do you think this is their language? What could be the
language of the aliens?

Answer. DIY

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