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6. How did old Stephen treat the stray locust which he found on his shirt?
Old Stephen was angry and disturbed at the loss of the crops. He picked a stray locust off his shirt and split down with his thumbnail. He vented his anger in this way. He could do nothing more to kill them.
7. Are the hoppers different from the locusts?
The hoppers are the young ones of the locusts. They also spread huge destruction. They are equally harmful for the crops. They cause unbearable loss to the crops and plants. They multiply quickly and take minutes to turn green fields into a land of total destruction.
8. Did Margaret lose heart on the loss of crops?
Margaret was extremely sad and disturbed at the loss of the crops. She was disappointed to see wide-spread devastation on the land. She was angry and fearful. She was helpless and could do nothing to help the farmers in saving their crops.
9. Why are the locusts compared with bad weather?
The locusts are compared with bad weather because they are harmful for crops like bad weather. They can come any time to attack crops. They can cause heavy financial loss to the farmers. They are a natural calamity that makes the human beings helpless in saving the crops.
10. Why did the men eat their supper with good appetites?
The men continued to fight the swarm even after all the crops were destroyed because they did not lose heart. They were very optimistic. They had strong faith in God. They were full of courage and confidence. They did not take the loss of crops to their hearts. They ate their supper with good appetites.