1. Who was Bruno?
Answer:- Bruno was a pet sloth bear.
2. Where did the author find Bruno?
Answer:- The author found Bruno in the sugarcane fields near Mysore.
3. Why was Bruno orphaned?
Answer:- Bruno became orphaned because his mother was shot.
4. What did the author's wife name the bear later?
Answer:- She renamed him Baba.
5. What poison did Bruno accidentally eat?
Answer:- Bruno ate barium carbonate.
6. Which animal was Bruno very friendly with?
Answer:- Bruno was friendly with the two Alsatian dogs.
7. Where was Bruno sent when he grew too big?
Answer:- He was sent to the Mysore Zoo.
8. Who allowed Bruno to return home?
Answer:- The Superintendent of the Zoo allowed Bruno to return home.
9. What was built for Bruno after he came back?
Answer:- An island surrounded by a moat was built for him.
10. Who is the author of the lesson?
Answer:- Kenneth Anderson.
MCQs (1 Mark)
1. Bruno was a ________.
A) Tiger
B) Sloth bear
C) Leopard
D) Monkey
Answer:- B) Sloth bear
2. Bruno was found near ________.
A) Bangalore
B) Mysore
C) Delhi
D) Chennai
Answer:- B) Mysore
3. Bruno accidentally ate ________.
A) Chocolate
B) Bread
C) Barium carbonate
D) Ice cream
Answer:- C) Barium carbonate
4. Bruno was finally sent to the ________.
A) Circus
B) Forest
C) Zoo
D) Farm
Answer:- C) Zoo
5. Bruno's second name was ________.
A) Sheru
B) Baba
C) Tommy
D) Raja
Answer:- B) Baba
6. Bruno's favourite person was ________.
A) The author
B) The author's son
C) The author's wife
D) The curator
Answer:- C) The author's wife
7. Bruno recognised the author's wife at the ________.
A) Forest
B) Zoo
C) Farm
D) School
Answer:- B) Zoo
8. Bruno loved playing with a ________.
A) Ball
B) Bamboo stick
C) Rope
D) Stone
Answer:- B) Bamboo stick
Fill in the Blanks
1. Bruno was a sloth bear.
2. Bruno was found in the sugarcane fields.
3. Bruno accidentally drank old engine oil.
4. Bruno was treated by a veterinarian (vet).
5. Bruno was sent to the Mysore Zoo.
6. Bruno's second name was Baba.
7. A moat was built around Bruno's island.
8. Bruno's story shows that animals also have affection.
True or False
1. Bruno was a tiger cub.
Answer:- False
2. Bruno loved the author's wife very much.
Answer:- True
3. Bruno died after eating poison.
Answer:- False
4. Bruno was permanently kept in the zoo.
Answer:- False
5. The Superintendent allowed Bruno to return home.
Answer:- True
6. Bruno recognised the author's wife immediately at the zoo.
Answer:- True
7. An island was specially built for Bruno in the author's compound.
Answer:- True
8. Bruno had no affection or memory.
Answer:- False
2 Marks Questions
1. How did the author get Bruno?
Answer:- The author found Bruno after his mother was shot near the sugarcane fields at Mysore. He rescued the orphaned cub and brought it home as a pet for his wife.
2. Why was Bruno renamed Baba?
Answer:- The author's wife loved Bruno dearly and renamed him Baba, which means "small boy" in Hindustani, because she treated him like her own child.
3. Why did Bruno have to be sent to the zoo?
Answer:- Bruno had grown very large and strong. Since it became difficult and unsafe to keep such a big bear at home, the family decided to send him to the Mysore Zoo.
4. What happened when Bruno met the author's wife at the zoo?
Answer:- Bruno recognised her immediately, howled with joy, stood on his head in excitement, and happily accepted the food she brought for him.
5. How was Bruno brought back home?
Answer:- After getting permission from the Zoo Superintendent, Bruno was transported from Mysore to Bangalore in a special cage placed on top of a car.
4 Marks Questions
1. Describe Bruno's eating habits.
Answer:- Bruno ate almost everything that was offered to him. He enjoyed porridge, vegetables, fruits, meat, eggs, chocolates, sweets, pudding and ice cream. He also drank milk, tea, coffee, buttermilk, beer and even alcoholic drinks. His unusual appetite showed that he was not a fussy eater.
2. Describe the incident when Bruno was poisoned.
Answer:- Bruno accidentally ate barium carbonate, which had been kept to kill rats. Soon he became paralysed and could not stand. The author immediately called the veterinarian, who gave Bruno injections of the antidote. After some time, Bruno recovered completely and started eating again.
3. Why was the author's wife unhappy after Bruno was sent to the zoo?
Answer:- The author's wife loved Bruno deeply and missed him badly after he was sent away. She cried constantly, stopped eating properly, wrote letters to the zoo, and finally insisted on visiting him. Seeing Bruno sad at the zoo made her even more emotional.
4. Describe the special home built for Bruno after he returned.
Answer:- A special island was built for Bruno inside the compound. It measured about twenty feet by fifteen feet and was surrounded by a deep dry moat for safety. A wooden box with straw was provided for him to sleep, and his favourite bamboo stick and wooden stump were returned to him.
5 Marks Questions
1. Narrate the story of Bruno from his rescue to his return home.
Answer:- Bruno was rescued by the author after his mother was killed in a sugarcane field near Mysore. The orphaned cub was brought home and became a beloved pet of the author's wife, who later renamed him Baba. He was playful, intelligent and friendly with everyone. As he grew bigger, the family sent him to the Mysore Zoo because it was difficult to keep such a large bear at home. However, both Bruno and the author's wife became unhappy after the separation. Finally, with the Zoo Superintendent's permission, Bruno was brought back home, where a special island was built for him. He lived happily with the family again
2. Describe the affectionate relationship between Bruno and the author's wife.
Answer:- Bruno shared a deep bond with the author's wife. She looked after him like her own child, fed him, played with him and even renamed him Baba. Bruno loved her equally and always enjoyed being with her. When he was sent to the zoo, both suffered greatly from the separation. On meeting again, Bruno recognised her immediately and expressed his happiness by howling and standing on his head. Their love and affection proved that animals can form deep emotional bonds with humans.
3. What message does the lesson 'The Bond of Love' convey?
Answer:- The lesson teaches that animals are capable of love, loyalty and emotions just like human beings. Bruno's affection for the author's family, especially his wife, proves that animals remember kindness and develop strong relationships with those who care for them. The story also reminds us to treat animals with compassion, respect and responsibility. It highlights that love and care can create lifelong bonds between humans and animals.
