4) Read the following passage and answer the questions. Once upon a time, there was a very old teacher. Those who wished to be guided by a wise man came to hear him Gradually, there were 500 followers. One of these 500 was a certam pet lover. In fact, he loved pets so much that there was no animal he did not wish to keep One day the pet lover came upon a cute little poisonous snake, who was searching for food He decided the snake would make an excellent pet. So, he made a little bamboo cage to keep the snake in when he had to leave it alone. The other followers called the life snake. Bamboo Because he was so fond of his pet, they called the pet lover, Bamboo's Father' Before long, the teacher heard that one of his followers was keeping a poisonous snakas a pet. He called him to him and asked if this was true Bamboo's Father said. "Yes master, I love him like my own child!". The wise teacher said, "It is not safe to live with a poisonous snake. Therefore. I advise you to let him go, for your own good." But Bamboo's Father thought he knew better. He replied, "This little one is my son. He wouldn't bite me. I can't give him up and live all alone!". The teacher warned him, "Then surely, this little one will be the death of you!" But the follower did not heed his master's warning Later on, all 500 of the teacher's followers went on a trip to collect fresh fruits. Bamboo's Father left his son locked up in the bamboo cage. Since there were many fruits to collect, it was several days before they returned. Bamboo's Father realized that poor Bamboo had not eaten the whole time he was away. So, he opened the cage to let him out to find food. 21 Page But when he reached inside, his 'son' bit his hand. Having been neglected for all that time, Bamboo was angry as well as hungry. Since he was only a snake, he didn't know anything about poison! But his father' should have known better. After all, he had been warned by the very teacher he himself considered wise. Within minutes of being bitten, Bamboo's Father dropped dead! i. How many followers did the wise man have? (1 mark) ii. Why did the pet lover make a little bamboo cage? (2marks) i. Why did the other followers called the pet lover, Bamboo's Father" (3 marks) iv. Write the wise teacher's advice to the pet lover in your words. (3marks)?
