Short Answer Type Questions from "The Snail" by William Cowper ( Madhyamik Examination) 

1) What does the snail usually stick itself to? 

Ans- The snail usually sticks itself to the grass, leaf, fruit or wall. 

2) What makes the snail well-satisfied? 

Ans- The self-sufficient nature of the snail with no want of others, makes him well-satisfied. 

3) How does the snail stick to his place? 

Ans- The snail sticks to his place very closely without the fear of falling down. 

4) What is the house of the snail? 

Ans- The house of the snail is his shell . 

5) Where does the snail find safety? 

Ans- The snail finds safety within his shell. 

6) What does the snail do when danger comes? 

Ans- When danger comes, the snail immediately shrinks into his house with much displeasure. 

7) What kind of a life does the snail live? 

Ans- The snail lives a self-sufficient life. 

8) How does the snail live? 

Ans- The snail lives a lonely life. He neither has belongings of his own, nor any desire. He lives well-satisfied with himself. 

9) What is the meaning of "chattel"? 

Ans- " Chattel" means personal belongings. 

10) What is the treasure for the snail? 

Ans- The treasure of the snail is himself.