How does the guru manage to save his disciple’s life?
The guru being a wise and intelligent human being tries to confuse the king by expressing his desires to be killed first. Further, he describes a story to the king of becoming the king in the next incarnation. He says that if the person killed by the stake which is new, would be born as a king. Apparently it sounds like a pure lie to save your dear one’s life. Ultimately, he completely convinces the king and is able to pull everybody out of the misery. In order to save the kingdom, king get his minister killed by the stake.
Who is the real culprit according to the king? Why does he escape punishment?
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?
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 are the things the child sees on his way to the fair? Why does he lag behind?
In what way is Iswaran an asset to Mahendra?
How has Prashant, a teenager, been able to help the people of his village?
Why does the Happy Prince send a ruby for the seamstress? What does the swallow do in the seamstress’ house?
Sergei says, “I am happy that my words have taken effect.” 5Why does he say so? Is he right in saying this?
When does he realise that he has lost his way? How have his anxiety and insecurity been described?
In the fair he wants many things. What are they? Why does he move on without waiting for an answer?
Why does the author say that Iswaran seemed to more than make up for the absence of a TV in Mahendra’s living quarters?
Why are his teeth and gums navy blue?
Do you think Prashant is a good leader? Do you think young people can get together to help people during natural calamities?