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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.

Q2. Who tried to invade the earth in the twenty-first century?
Answer: The Martians, led by the Great and Mighty Think-Tank, tried to invade the Earth in the twenty-first century.

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Q1. What guesses are made by Think-Tank about the books found on earth?
Answer: Think-Tank makes several absurd guesses about the books. He first guesses that the books are “sandwiches,” which he orders his crew to eat. Later, he corrects himself and guesses that they are a form of “eye communication.” He also believes that the nursery rhymes are secret codes that reveal how Earthlings have learned to combine agriculture and mining to grow crops of rare metals and explosives.

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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 manages to correct Think-Tank’s mistakes tactfully by phrasing his corrections as “insignificant bits of data” or “cloudy pieces of information” that have “twirled around in my head.” This allows Think-Tank to “clarify” the information and take credit for the new discovery, thus avoiding any potential insult to his ego.

Q2. If you were in Noodle’s place, how would you handle Think-Tank’s mistakes?
Answer: This is a personal question, and the answer will vary depending on the student’s perspective.

If I were in Noodle’s place, I would use the same tactful approach. Flattering a person with a fragile ego is the best way to get them to listen to you. By presenting the correction as a small detail that needs clarification, I would avoid a direct confrontation and ensure a peaceful outcome.

Q3. Do you think books are being replaced by the electronic media? Can we do away with books altogether?
Answer: While electronic media is rapidly changing the way we consume information, I don’t believe that books are being replaced. Many people still prefer to read physical books, and electronic media like e-books and audiobooks have become a new form of literature, not a replacement. We cannot do away with books altogether because they are a timeless source of knowledge, entertainment, and history.

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: Books are referred to as a man’s best companion because they provide knowledge, comfort, and entertainment. They are always there for us, and they are a source of endless wisdom. Books are a window to the world and an escape from reality. They are loyal friends who never betray us.

This is a personal question, and the answer will vary depending on the student’s favourite book.