What reasons does he give to Sergei for his telling lies?
Lushkoff asked that since he was fired for being an alcoholic then he had no option but to tell lies. And even if he told the truth, no one would give him anything.
Lushkoff is earning thirty five roubles a month. How is he obliged to Sergei for this?
Has Lushkoff become a beggar by circumstance or by choice?
During their conversation Lushkoff reveals that Sergei’s cook, Olga, is responsible for the positive change in him. How has Olga saved Lushkoff?
Sergei says, “I am happy that my words have taken effect.” 5Why does he say so? Is he right in saying this?
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?
Why does he break down in tears after the fire?
How has Prashant, a teenager, been able to help the people of his village?
How does the guru manage to save his disciple’s life?
How does Toto take a bath? Where has he learnt to do this? How does Toto almost boil himself alive?
Why did the swallow not leave the prince and go to Egypt?
Why does grandfather take Toto to Saharanpur and how? Why does the ticket collector insist on calling Toto a dog?
Do you think Prashant is a good leader? Do you think young people can get together to help people during natural calamities?
What happens when the zip on his carry-on bag gives way?
What is Behrman’s masterpiece? What makes Sue say so?
Name all the people who are tried in the king’s court, and give the reasons for their trial.