What is Johnsy’s illness? What can cure her, the medicine or the willingness to live?
Johnsy was ill because she was suffering from pneumonia. Only her willingness to live can cure her. Prior to getting cured she started assuming that she was not going to get well. The doctor said that if she doesn’t want to live, then medicines would not help her that much.
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 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?
Has Lushkoff become a beggar by circumstance or by choice?
In the fair he wants many things. What are they? Why does he move on without waiting for an answer?
Lushkoff is earning thirty five roubles a month. How is he obliged to Sergei for this?
Do you think Prashant is a good leader? Do you think young people can get together to help people during natural calamities?
Sergei says, “I am happy that my words have taken effect.” 5Why does he say so? Is he right in saying this?
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 does Bill Bryson end up in a “crash position” in the aircraft?
In the fair he wants many things. What are they? Why does he move on without waiting for an answer?
How have the people of the community helped one another? What role do the women of Kalikuda play during these days?
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?