Is Lushkoff a willing worker? Why, then, does he agree to chop wood for Sergei?
The answer is no, lushkoff is not a willing worker. He agrees to chop woods for sergai not because of his hunger or willingness to work but because of his pride and shame as he was caught in his own said words. He had lost all his strength by drinking too much vodka. He became unhealthy person and did not feel like doing any work.
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?
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?
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 is the author deeply embarrassed the next day in school? Which words show his fear and insecurity?
“Toto was a pretty monkey.” In what sense is Toto pretty?
The cat and the author are very fond of each other. How has this been shown in the story? Where was the cat after the fire? Who brings it back and how?
Why does grandfather take Toto to Saharanpur and how? Why does the ticket collector insist on calling Toto a dog?
What does the swallow see when it flies over the city?
Why does the author say, “Toto was not the sort of pet we could keep for long”?
Why does he break down in tears after the fire?
What is the meaning of “My cat was back and so was I”? Had the author gone anywhere? Why does he say that he is also back?
Mahendra calls ghosts or spirits a figment of the imagination. What happens to him on a full-moon night?
Why does the Happy Prince send a ruby for the seamstress? What does the swallow do in the seamstress’ house?