Franz thinks, “Will they make them sing in German, even the pigeons?” What could this mean?
(There could be more than one answer.)
Franz was amazed of thinking that would they make pigeons sing in German. It is just to impossible thing they can’t change the cooing of the pigeon. The worlds in full of dominating cultural which tries to dominate other.
As the cooing is too natural for pigeons some French is so precious for them. It is their identity and pride. They have grown up learning French language and now to learn German is just an impossible thing. They can’t snatch away the freedom of speaking their language.
The people in this story suddenly realise how precious their language is to them. What shows you this? Why does this happen?
What was Franz expected to be prepared with for school that day?
What changes did the order from Berlin cause in school that day?
How did Franz’s feelings about M. Hamel and school change?
What did Franz notice that was unusual about the school that day?
What had been put up on the bulletin-board?
What is Saheb looking for in the garbage dumps? Where is he and where has he come from?
What is the “misadventure” that William Douglas speaks about?
From where did the peddler get the idea of the world being a rattrap?
Strike out what is not true in the following.
a. Rajkumar Shukla was
(i) a sharecropper.
(ii) a politician.
(iii) delegate.
(iv) a landlord.
b. Rajkumar Shukla was
(i) poor.
(ii) physically strong.
(iii) illiterate.
What does the writer mean by ‘the fiery misery’ of those subjected to make-up’?
What are some of the positive views on interviews?
Where was it most likely that the two girls would find work after school?
What explanations does the author offer for the children not wearing footwear?
What were the series of emotions and fears that Douglas experienced when he was thrown into the pool? What plans did he make to come to the surface?
Why was he amused by this idea?
Which was the only occasion when she got to see Danny Casey in person?
How would you describe the character and temperament of Sophie’s father?
Why did Sophie like her brother Geoff more than any other person? From her perspective, what did he symbolise?
Does Geoff believe what Sophie says about her meeting with Danny Casey?
Why did Sophie wriggle when Geoff told her father that she had met Danny Casey?
Why didn’t Sophie want Jansie to know about her story with Danny?
Sophie and Jansie were class-mates and friends. What were the differences between them that show up in the story?
What forces conspire to keep the workers in the bangle industry of Firozabad in poverty?
What could be some of the reasons for the migration of people from villages to cities?
Did the peddler respect the confidence reposed in him by the crofter?