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?
What are the Guru’s words of wisdom? When does the disciple remember them?
Why do you think Bill Bryson’s wife says to the children, “Take the lids off the food for Daddy”?
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?
Bill Bryson “ached to be suave”. Is he successful in his mis- sion? List his ‘unsuave’ ways.
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?
Why are his teeth and gums navy blue?
What actions of the schoolmates change the author’s understanding of life and people, and comfort him emotionally? How does his loneliness vanish and how does he start participating in life?
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?
What havoc has the super cyclone wreaked in the life of the people of Orissa?