Chapter: 05. The Story Of Fidgety Philip
A. Fill in the blanks to complete these sentences.
Papa bade Philip to behave. Philip screamed with all his might when the chair fell. Mamma looked very grave at the beginning of dinner. The dishes and glasses snapped in two. The table was left all so bare. B. Answer these questions.
How did Philip’s parents try to get him to behave at the table? Papa told him to behave and Mamma looked very grave, indicating their seriousness and desire for him to sit still. What did Philip do with his body while sitting in the chair? He wriggled, giggled, swung backwards and forwards, and tilted up his chair. Where was Philip found after the entire table collapsed? Philip was found fairly covered up under the cloth and all the fallen items. How did Papa react when the items tumbled down? Papa “made such a face,” showing his anger and disappointment. What was the state of the knives and forks after the incident? The knives and forks were also scattered on the ground, having been pulled down with the rest of the table items. C. Answer these questions with reference to the context.
“Catches at the cloth, but then
That makes matters worse again.” a. What was Philip trying to do when he caught at the cloth?
* Philip was likely trying to prevent his fall or perhaps instinctively trying to hold onto something when his chair toppled. b. How did catching the cloth make matters worse for Philip and his family?
* By catching the cloth, Philip inadvertently pulled down everything that was on the table – glasses, plates, knives, and forks. This caused a much larger mess, breaking dishes and ruining the entire dinner setup, making the situation far worse for his family. “Poor Papa, and poor Mamma
Look quite cross, and wonder how
They shall have their dinner now.” a. Why are Papa and Mamma described as “poor”?
* They are described as “poor” not in terms of money, but in terms of their unfortunate situation. Their dinner has been completely ruined by Philip’s actions, leaving them without a meal and with a huge mess to clean up. b. What does the last line suggest about the immediate consequence of Philip’s actions?
* The last line suggests that the immediate consequence is the complete disruption and loss of their dinner. Philip’s mischief directly impacted their ability to have a meal, leaving his parents frustrated and unsure how they will eat. It highlights the direct and practical impact of his misbehavior. 
Answer key