What are the Guru’s words of wisdom? When does the disciple remember them?
The guru’s words of wisdom were that it was the kingdom of fools which was unsafe for them. He advised the disciple to leave the city because he would not know what they would do next. The disciple remembers this when he was going to be executed for them.
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 two strange things the guru and his disciple find in the Kingdom of Fools?
Why does the disciple decide to stay in the Kingdom of Fools? Is it a good idea?
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?
What is Johnsy’s illness? What can cure her, the medicine or the willingness to live?
What are the precious things mentioned in the story? Why are they precious?
How have the people of the community helped one another? What role do the women of Kalikuda play during these days?
Why does the Happy Prince send a ruby for the seamstress? What does the swallow do in the seamstress’ house?
Has Lushkoff become a beggar by circumstance or by choice?
Lushkoff is earning thirty five roubles a month. How is he obliged to Sergei for this?
Why did the swallow not leave the prince and go to Egypt?
Is Lushkoff a willing worker? Why, then, does he agree to chop wood for Sergei?
Why is his finger bleeding? What is his wife’s reaction?
What havoc has the super cyclone wreaked in the life of the people of Orissa?