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?
Is Lushkoff a willing worker? Why, then, does he agree to chop wood for Sergei?
Sergei says, “I am happy that my words have taken effect.” 5Why does he say so? Is he right in saying this?
Why are his teeth and gums navy blue?
How does Bill Bryson end up in a “crash position” in the aircraft?
Why does the lost child lose interest in the things that he had wanted earlier?
What is the significance of the title?
What are the things the child sees on his way to the fair? Why does he lag behind?
What happens when the zip on his carry-on bag gives way?
During their conversation Lushkoff reveals that Sergei’s cook, Olga, is responsible for the positive change in him. How has Olga saved Lushkoff?
Bill Bryson “ached to be suave”. Is he successful in his mis- sion? List his ‘unsuave’ ways.