Why does the disciple decide to stay in the Kingdom of Fools? Is it a good idea?
The disciple decided to live in the kingdom of fools because all they wanted is cheap and good food. He was surprised to know that everything cost a single duddu and was very cheap. According to the guru, staying there wasn't a good idea as they were all fools which could put them into the trouble in future and the king’s men also took him for execution.
Who is the real culprit according to the king? Why does he escape punishment?
How does the guru manage to save his disciple’s life?
What are the Guru’s words of wisdom? When does the disciple remember them?
What are the two strange things the guru and his disciple find in the Kingdom of Fools?
Name all the people who are tried in the king’s court, and give the reasons for their trial.
What are the things the child sees on his way to the fair? Why does he lag behind?
How does Toto come to grandfather’s private zoo?
In what way is Iswaran an asset to Mahendra?
Why do the courtiers call the prince ‘the Happy Prince’? Is he really happy? What does he see all around him?
What havoc has the super cyclone wreaked in the life of the people of Orissa?
What is Johnsy’s illness? What can cure her, the medicine or the willingness to live?
What does the author notice one Sunday afternoon? What is his mother’s reaction? What does she do?
Bill Bryson says, “I am, in short, easily confused.” What examples has he given to justify this?
Has Lushkoff become a beggar by circumstance or by choice?
In the fair he wants many things. What are they? Why does he move on without waiting for an answer?
How does Toto come to grandfather’s private zoo?
Do you think Prashant is a good leader? Do you think young people can get together to help people during natural calamities?
“Toto was a pretty monkey.” In what sense is Toto pretty?
How does Bill Bryson end up in a “crash position” in the aircraft?
What is Behrman’s masterpiece? What makes Sue say so?
What is the significance of the title?
Can you think of some other ending for the story?
How does Toto take a bath? Where has he learnt to do this? How does Toto almost boil himself alive?
What are the precious things mentioned in the story? Why are they precious?
Why are his teeth and gums navy blue?