Why does the lost child lose interest in the things that he had wanted earlier?
The lost child loses all the interest in everything that he had wanted earlier because he was frightened on being part away from his parents in the crowd. His aim was to find his parents and be with them. All the things that fascinated him in the fair was no longer seem to be attracted to him and now the only thing that matters is finding his parents.
When does he realise that he has lost his way? How have his anxiety and insecurity been described?
In the fair he wants many things. What are they? Why does he move on without waiting for an answer?
What are the things the child sees on his way to the fair? Why does he lag behind?
What do you think happens in the end? Does the child find his parents?
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?
Has Lushkoff become a beggar by circumstance or by choice?
“Toto was a pretty monkey.” In what sense is Toto pretty?
How does Toto come to grandfather’s private zoo?
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 does grandfather take Toto to Saharanpur and how? Why does the ticket collector insist on calling Toto a dog?
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?
How has Prashant, a teenager, been able to help the people of his village?
Name all the people who are tried in the king’s court, and give the reasons for their trial.
Why do the courtiers call the prince ‘the Happy Prince’? Is he really happy? What does he see all around him?
Do you think Prashant is a good leader? Do you think young people can get together to help people during natural calamities?
Can you think of some other ending for the story?
What are the precious things mentioned in the story? Why are they precious?