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Chapter 3-A Tale of Two Bullocks

The document outlines a comprehension exercise for Class 7 English, focusing on the story 'A Tale of Two Bullocks' which emphasizes themes of friendship, compassion, and loyalty between the bullocks Hira and Moti and their master Jhuri. It highlights the contrasting treatment they receive from Jhuri, who cares for them, and Gaya, who mistreats them, as well as the empathy shown by a little girl who helps them. The narrative underscores the bond between humans and animals, advocating for kindness and understanding towards all living beings.

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Chapter 3-A Tale of Two Bullocks

The document outlines a comprehension exercise for Class 7 English, focusing on the story 'A Tale of Two Bullocks' which emphasizes themes of friendship, compassion, and loyalty between the bullocks Hira and Moti and their master Jhuri. It highlights the contrasting treatment they receive from Jhuri, who cares for them, and Gaya, who mistreats them, as well as the empathy shown by a little girl who helps them. The narrative underscores the bond between humans and animals, advocating for kindness and understanding towards all living beings.

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Dunes International School

Academic Year 2025-26

Chapter 2: A Tale of Two Bullocks


Name: __________________________ Subject: English
Class: 7 Sec: ______ Date: ___________

Comprehension
A.  Hira and Moti felt insulted when they were given only dry straw to eat.
 Bharo’s daughter helped Hira and Moti to escape.
 Jhuri sent Hira and Moti to his father-in-law’s house.
 Gaya treated the bullocks very harshly because they had run away.
 They began grazing in a pea field, sometimes stopping to listen for people coming.
 Gaya came to Jhuri’s house and took the bullocks back.
 Hira and Moti finally managed to run away and were reunited with Jhuri.

B. 1. Hira and Moti shared a deep friendship. They had lived together for a long time,
and they spoke to each other in their silent language. It shows that they understood
each other well. When the two bullocks escaped from Gaya’s house and were
running from the villagers, they did not leave one another behind. Moti’s feet got
stuck in the soggy field. Seeing this, Hira hurried back to help his friend despite the
risk of being captured by the villagers.

2. Hira and Moti expressed their affection through various physical gestures. They
would lick and nuzzle each other to relieve stress after a long day of work. They also
engaged in playful behaviour, such as locking horns, not in hostility but like friends
who playfully pummel each other. They were very close and loved each other. At
mealtimes, they ate oilseed cakes and straw from the manger side by side.

3. The treatment received by Hira and Moti at Jhuri's house was much different than
at Gaya's house. Jhuri was a kind man. He took good care of them and fed them
grains and oilseed cakes. They were shown consideration and love by their master.
Gaya, on the other hand, was cruel master. Hira and Moti were beaten, given
inadequate food, and mistreated by him.

4. The little girl sympathized with Hira and Moti because she too faced hardships her
life. Her mother had died, and her stepmother often beat her. She could feel what
the bullocks were going through when they were beaten, and she felt sorry for them.
So, she helped them by secretly feeding them bread.

5. Hira sacrificed his chance of freedom by dashing back to Moti when Moti’s feet
got stuck in the soggy pea field. He did not leave Moti behind and instead got caught
with him. They were like two peas in a pod and this incident shows Hira’s love and
loyalty for his comrade Moti.

5. Jhuri's wife’s had a change of heart. At first, she was angry at them for running
away from her brother’s house. But after knowing what they went through there,
and seeing them return again to Jhuri, her feelings softened. She embraced them
with love and kissed them on their heads. She understood the deep bond among
Hira, Moti, and Jhuri, and realised that the bullocks were a part of her family too.
This act signifies a recognition of their value and loyalty.

Life Skills and Values


Suggested answers.
1. The story ‘Tale of Two Bullocks’ highlights the values – compassion, empathy,
loyalty, and respect towards animals. Jhuri displays compassion and respect
towards Hira and Moti. He cares for them and feeds them well. As a result, Hira
and Moti are loyal to their kind master who gives them a good life, unlike Gaya
who mistreated them. Bharo’s daughter feels empathy towards the two bullocks
when they are being treated cruelly. The little girl’s mother has died, and she is
often beaten by her stepmother. Her own suffering makes her understand the
pain of Hira and Moti. She helps them by secretly feeding them bread because
Gaya gives them only dry straw. Later in the story, she helps them run away from
Gaya’s house.

2. Jhuri was very attached to his bullocks and cared for them deeply. I do not think
that his attachment with the bullocks was too much because Jhuri loved Hira and
Moti and fed them well, and, in turn, Hira and Moti worked hard on the field for
Jhuri. Farmers and their animals are dependent on each other for their well-
being. Farmers look after their animals’ health and the animals are loyal and
obedient towards the farmer. Jhuri was one such farmer. When his wife
punished the bullocks by feeding them only dry straw, he secretly gave them
some oilseed. He even felt bad when his wife spoke ill about the bullocks. Jhuri
was overjoyed when the bullocks returned to him, and he fought others to keep
them.

Writing
Suggested outline.

I think this picture depicts the connection between human beings and dogs. It is
often said that a dog is a man’s best friend. This picture shows an animal shelter.
Animal shelters are places which rescue animals from the streets to protect them
and help them with get adopted so they can find a home. The little girl is visiting the
animals shelter with an elder to adopt a pet for herself. She must have felt sad,
seeing the animals in their small living quarters. The animals in the shelter are often
depressed because they were abandoned by their previous family, were lost, or
were hurt by people on the streets. The little girl and the elder man reach the
German Shephard dog’s quarter. The girl shows interest in the dog. A staff member
at the animal shelter is telling the girl about the dog. The girl looks fondly at the dog.
The dog sits quietly and listens to the humans talk. He does not look too excited,
maybe because he is not sure if the little girl and the man will take him home with
them. The little girl is smiling softly. It appears that she likes the dog.

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