Think-Tank: communication with our manned space probe to that ridiculous little planet we are going to put under our generous rulership. What do they call it, again?
Noodle: Earth, your Intelligence.
Think-Tank: Earth — of course. You see how insignificant the place is? But first something important. My mirror. I wish to consult my mirror.
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Model Answer
(i) (a) People of Earth — Wait, the passage says Think-Tank wants to communicate with the manned space probe sent to Earth, not with Earth's people directly.
Correct answer: (d) Martians on Earth (i.e., the Martian space probe crew on Earth).
(ii) read : learn : : explore : rule/conquer
From the passage, Think-Tank wishes to explore/approach Earth in order to put it under Martian rulership.
So: explore : rulership → explore : rule
(iii) (d) Think-Tank
"Your Intelligence" is the title/form of address used by Noodle when speaking to Think-Tank.
(iv) Think-Tank first wants to consult his mirror before communicating with the space probe. He admires himself and asks the mirror who is the most gifted being. He then plans to contact the Martian crew on Earth to invade it before lunch.
(v) Think-Tank is the commander-in-chief (leader/commander) of the Martian team.
Source: 'The Book That Saved the Earth', Scene 1
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Explanation
- (i) The space probe refers to the Martian crew already on Earth — so "Martians on Earth" (option d) is correct.
- (ii) Analogy questions need a word from the passage. "Read" leads to "learn"; "explore" leads to putting under "rulership" — so rule is the expected one-word answer.
- (iii) "Your Intelligence" is an honorific title for Think-Tank, like "Your Majesty." Noodle addresses him this way.
- (iv) 1-mark answer needs just the key action: consulting the mirror. Mention both the mirror and the invasion plan for full credit.
- (v) The sign on the easel in Scene 1 clearly states Think-Tank is Commander-in-Chief — use this exact term for full marks.