Chapter- 31               Give your Mind a Workout


1️⃣ Q: What is the proverb mentioned in the lesson?

A: “A sound mind in a sound body.”


2️⃣ Q: What does the proverb mean?

A: Both our body and mind should be kept fit and healthy.


3️⃣ Q: What do we need to keep our body fit?

A: A healthy diet and proper exercise.


4️⃣ Q: What should we do to exercise our mind?

A: We should play puzzles, riddles, board games, jokes, etc.


5️⃣ Q: Why do we need mental exercise?

A: To keep our mind healthy, sharp, and active.


6️⃣ Q: What kind of things can exercise the mind?

A: Puzzles, riddles, board games, jokes, and fun activities.


7️⃣ Q: How many players can play Nine Men’s Morris?

A: Two players.


8️⃣ Q: How many pieces does each player have?

A: Each player has nine pieces.


9️⃣ Q: What can we use as pieces in this game?

A: Buttons, beads, seeds, or similar small objects.


🔟 Q: What must players do with their pieces first?

A: They must place their pieces one by one in the empty spots on the board.


1️⃣1️⃣ Q: What is a “mill”?

A: When three pieces are placed in a row or column.


1️⃣2️⃣ Q: What happens when a player forms a mill?

A: The player can remove one of the opponent’s pieces.


1️⃣3️⃣ Q: When can you remove an opponent’s piece in a mill?

A: Only when that piece is not a part of the opponent’s own mill.


1️⃣4️⃣ Q: When can you remove a piece inside an opponent’s mill?

A: Only if the opponent has no other pieces left outside the mill.


1️⃣5️⃣ Q: When do you start moving pieces to adjacent empty spaces?

A: After all pieces have been placed on the board.


1️⃣6️⃣ Q: What happens if a player has only three pieces left?

A: The pieces can “fly,” meaning they can move to any vacant spot on the board.


1️⃣7️⃣ Q: What happens if a player has less than three men left?

A: He/she loses the game.


1️⃣8️⃣ Q: What happens if a player cannot make a move?

A: He/she also loses the game.


1️⃣9️⃣ Q: What is physical exercise?

A: Exercises that help keep our body fit, like running or sports.


2️⃣0️⃣ Q: What is mental exercise?

A: Activities that help the brain stay active, like puzzles and games.


2️⃣1️⃣ Q: What is a board game?

A: A game played on a board using small pieces or counters.


2️⃣2️⃣ Q: What does the lesson compare mental exercise to?

A: To working out or playing games for physical exercise.


2️⃣3️⃣ Q: Why is it important to exercise the mind along with the body?

A: Because a healthy mind helps us think, learn, and make good decisions.


2️⃣4️⃣ Q: How can games help improve thinking skills?

A: They encourage planning, strategy, and problem-solving.


2️⃣5️⃣ Q: Why might board games be better than mobile games for mental exercise?

A: They involve direct thinking, planning, and interaction with others.


2️⃣6️⃣ Q: Why should you learn new games like tic-tac-toe or dots and boxes?

A: To improve logical thinking and creativity.


2️⃣7️⃣ Q: What skill is used when forming a “mill” in the game?

A: Strategy and careful planning.


2️⃣8️⃣ Q: Why should you invent your own board games?

A: It encourages creativity and imagination.


2️⃣9️⃣ Q: What happens to our mind if we don’t challenge it?

A: It becomes dull and slow.


3️⃣0️⃣ Q: What is the main message of the lesson?

A: Keep your mind active by doing mental exercises regularly.

Answer by Dimpee Bora