The Book That Saved the Earth
English – Class 10
🔹 A. Short-Answer Type Questions
(30–40 words each)
1. How did the children’s book affect Think-Tank?
The children’s book confused Think-Tank. He misunderstood it as a book of secret codes and weapons, which made him afraid of Earth and its people.
2. Who thought books looked like sandwiches? Why?
Think-Tank thought books looked like sandwiches because he believed Earth people were very advanced and assumed books were edible items.
3. How did Think-Tank describe the people on Earth?
Think-Tank described the people of Earth as very intelligent, dangerous, and powerful beings capable of destroying Mars.
4. What do the historians speak about the books?
The historians say that books were very important in the twentieth century and helped save Earth from a Martian invasion.
5. What does Noodle suggest to Think-Tank about the books?
Noodle suggests that the books contain secret messages and codes meant for communication and planning attacks.
6. Who was Omega? Why did he try to eat the book?
Omega was a Martian soldier. He tried to eat the book because he believed books were sandwiches meant to be eaten.
7. Why did Think-Tank decide to evacuate Mars?
Think-Tank decided to evacuate Mars because he feared Earth people were too intelligent and powerful to fight against.
8. What was Think-Tank’s wrong perception about the ‘Humpty-Dumpty’ rhyme?
Think-Tank thought the rhyme described a powerful weapon that could destroy cities, instead of a simple nursery rhyme.
9. What is the time and place in the beginning of the story?
The story begins in the twenty-fifth century at the Martian headquarters on the planet Mars.
10. Who is shown when the projector starts?
When the projector starts, it shows images of Earth and humans to the Martian leaders.
11. Why was the twentieth century called ‘the Era of the Books’?
The twentieth century was called ‘the Era of the Books’ because books were the main source of knowledge and learning.
🔹 B. Long-Answer Type Questions
(Not more than 60 words)
1. How do the three nursery rhymes frighten Think-Tank?
Think-Tank misunderstands the nursery rhymes as secret military messages. He thinks they describe powerful weapons and dangerous plans, which frighten him and make him believe Earth is invincible.
2. Justify the title of the play The Book That Saved the Earth.
The book Mother Goose creates fear in Think-Tank due to his misunderstanding. This fear prevents a Martian invasion, thereby saving Earth. Hence, the title is justified.
3. Sketch the character of Think-Tank.
Think-Tank is arrogant, foolish, and overconfident. He pretends to be intelligent but misunderstands simple things. His fear and lack of common sense ultimately save Earth.
4. What does the historian tell the audience about the twentieth century and Mars?
The historian explains that in the twentieth century, Mars planned to invade Earth but failed because of misunderstandings about books.
5. How did the nursery book Mother Goose save Earth from a Martian invasion?
Think-Tank misunderstood nursery rhymes in Mother Goose as dangerous war plans. This fear forced him to cancel the invasion, saving Earth.
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