Has Lushkoff become a beggar by circumstance or by choice?
Lushkoff became a beggar by certain circumstance and not by his own choice. Formerly, he was a part of a russsian choir but he was sent away for drunkenness which led him to beg.
Lushkoff is earning thirty five roubles a month. How is he obliged to Sergei for this?
What reasons does he give to Sergei for his telling lies?
Sergei says, “I am happy that my words have taken effect.” 5Why does he say so? Is he right in saying this?
During their conversation Lushkoff reveals that Sergei’s cook, Olga, is responsible for the positive change in him. How has Olga saved Lushkoff?
Is Lushkoff a willing worker? Why, then, does he agree to chop wood for Sergei?
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?
What are the two strange things the guru and his disciple find in the Kingdom of Fools?
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?
In the fair he wants many things. What are they? Why does he move on without waiting for an answer?
What are the precious things mentioned in the story? Why are they precious?
What is Behrman’s masterpiece? What makes Sue say so?
Bill Bryson “ached to be suave”. Is he successful in his mis- sion? List his ‘unsuave’ ways.
Why are his teeth and gums navy blue?
What does the author notice one Sunday afternoon? What is his mother’s reaction? What does she do?
How does Toto come to grandfather’s private zoo?
What are the two strange things the guru and his disciple find in the Kingdom of Fools?
In what way is Iswaran an asset to Mahendra?
Bill Bryson says, “I am, in short, easily confused.” What examples has he given to justify this?
What is the significance of the title?