Sergei says, “I am happy that my words have taken effect.” 5Why does he say so? Is he right in saying this?
When lushkoff worked for sergei for the very first time, he wasn’t interested in work. But later, lushkoff developed a willingness to work after chopping wood for sergei and helping her in moving the houses. Seeing him work, sergai was satisfied that his advice brought lushkoff on the right path and he would not have to beg again for a living. If sergai had not helped lushkoff, he can be found lied on the streets begging drinking alcohol.
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?
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?
How does Bill Bryson end up in a “crash position” in the aircraft?
Why does the lost child lose interest in the things that he had wanted earlier?
What is the significance of the title?
What are the things the child sees on his way to the fair? Why does he lag behind?
What happens when the zip on his carry-on bag gives way?
Bill Bryson “ached to be suave”. Is he successful in his mis- sion? List his ‘unsuave’ ways.
What do you think happens in the end? Does the child find his parents?
Why do you think Bill Bryson’s wife says to the children, “Take the lids off the food for Daddy”?
When does he realise that he has lost his way? How have his anxiety and insecurity been described?
Why is the author deeply embarrassed the next day in school? Which words show his fear and insecurity?