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?
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 havoc has the super cyclone wreaked in the life of the people of Orissa?
In the fair he wants many things. What are they? Why does he move on without waiting for an answer?
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?
How does Bill Bryson end up in a “crash position” in the aircraft?
What is Johnsy’s illness? What can cure her, the medicine or the willingness to live?
Do you think Prashant is a good leader? Do you think young people can get together to help people during natural calamities?
Why is the author deeply embarrassed the next day in school? Which words show his fear and insecurity?
Why does he break down in tears after the fire?
How have the people of the community helped one another? What role do the women of Kalikuda play during these days?