CBSE Class 7th English Extra Questions Chapter 7 The Invention of Vita-Wonk

1-Mark Questions

1. What tree does Mr. Wonka mention as the oldest living thing?
   The Bristlecone Pine.
2. Where can Bristlecone Pines be found?
   On the slopes of Wheeler Peak, Nevada, USA.
3. Who was the 168-year-old man mentioned in the story?
   Petrovitch Gregorovitch.
4. What is the age of the giant rat’s tail Mr. Wonka collected?
   207 years old.
5. What is the name of the 36-year-old cat?
   Crumpets.
6. What does Mr. Wonka call the concoction he created?
   Vita-Wonk.
7. What creature spits poison into your eye from fifty yards away?
   The Venomous Squerkle.
8. Who was the test subject for Vita-Wonk?
   A brave twenty-year-old Oompa-Loompa.
9. How many drops of Vita-Wonk were tested on the Oompa-Loompa?
   Four drops.
10. What effect did Vita-Wonk have on the Oompa-Loompa?
    It made him age rapidly, turning him into a seventy-five-year-old man.

2-Mark Questions

11. Why does Mr. Wonka mention the Bristlecone Pine in his recipe?
    The Bristlecone Pine is over 4000 years old, making it one of the oldest living things and a key ingredient for creating age in his Vita-Wonk formula.
12. What was the purpose of Mr. Wonka’s new invention?
    Mr. Wonka wanted to create something that could make people older, older, and oldest.
13. What unique items did Mr. Wonka collect for Vita-Wonk? Name at least four.
    *- A pint of sap from a 4000-year-old Bristlecone Pine

• Toenail clippings from a 168-year-old Russian farmer
• An egg laid by a 200-year-old tortoise belonging to the King of Tonga
• The tail of a 207-year-old giant rat from Tibet.*

14. What role did the Oompa-Loompa play in the creation of Vita-Wonk?
    The Oompa-Loompa volunteered to test Vita-Wonk and demonstrated its effect by aging rapidly to seventy-five years old.
15. Describe the process Mr. Wonka used to collect ingredients.
    Mr. Wonka traveled all over the world, tracking down ancient animals and trees. He carefully collected small parts like sap, tails, or even jam scraped from toes.
16. What unusual creatures does Mr. Wonka mention while collecting ingredients?
    *- The Whistle-Pig

• The Bobolink
• The Skrock
• The Venomous Squerkle.*

17. What evidence shows Mr. Wonka’s creative problem-solving skills?
    He identified the oldest living organisms, traveled the world to collect unique ingredients, and tested his invention with a systematic approach in his Inventing Room.
18. What transformation occurred when the Oompa-Loompa consumed Vita-Wonk?
    The Oompa-Loompa began wrinkling, shriveling, losing hair, and teeth, rapidly aging into a seventy-five-year-old man.
19. Why does Mr. Wonka ask Charlie to look up the word “dendrochronologist”?
    To help Charlie understand who studies tree rings and their age, showcasing the importance of the Bristlecone Pine in the recipe.
20. What was Mr. Wonka’s reaction when Vita-Wonk succeeded?
    He called it fantastic and was thrilled at the instant transformation of the Oompa-Loompa into an old man.

4-Mark Questions

21. Explain how Mr. Wonka gathered ingredients for Vita-Wonk and their significance.
    Mr. Wonka traveled globally, collecting unique items from the oldest living creatures to create age. These included sap from a 4000-year-old Bristlecone Pine, toenail clippings from a 168-year-old man, and an egg from a 200-year-old tortoise. The diversity of ingredients symbolized longevity, a critical aspect of his formula.
22. What steps did Mr. Wonka follow to create and test Vita-Wonk?
    *- Identified the oldest living organisms worldwide.

• Collected specific parts (sap, tails, eggs, etc.) from ancient creatures and plants.
• Boiled, bubbled, and tested these ingredients in his Inventing Room.
• Administered the finished product to an Oompa-Loompa, who rapidly aged as a result.*

23. Compare the unique features of the animals and items used in Vita-Wonk.
    Each ingredient came from creatures with exceptional lifespans or unique characteristics, such as the Bristlecone Pine’s 4000 years, the King of Tonga’s 200-year-old tortoise, or the 36-year-old flea living on Crumpets. These ingredients contributed to the magical aging properties of Vita-Wonk.
24. How does Mr. Wonka’s invention reflect his personality and scientific creativity?
    Mr. Wonka’s determination to solve problems, his use of bizarre yet effective methods, and his humorous approach show his eccentric and inventive nature. His ability to identify ancient organisms and creatively combine them into a successful product highlights his scientific genius.
25. Do you think Mr. Wonka’s method of experimentation is ethical? Why or why not?
    *Arguments can be made both ways:

• Yes: He doesn’t harm animals significantly, only taking small samples like sap or hairs.
• No: His methods involve taking parts from creatures without consent, potentially causing them discomfort. Additionally, using a living Oompa-Loompa for testing raises ethical concerns.*

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