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?
Do you think Prashant is a good leader? Do you think young people can get together to help people during natural calamities?
What is Johnsy’s illness? What can cure her, the medicine or the willingness to live?
Do you think the feeling of depression Johnsy has is common among teenagers?
Lushkoff is earning thirty five roubles a month. How is he obliged to Sergei for this?
What are the precious things mentioned in the story? Why are they precious?
Why did the swallow not leave the prince and go to Egypt?
What does the swallow see when it flies over the city?
Mahendra calls ghosts or spirits a figment of the imagination. What happens to him on a full-moon night?
What happens when the zip on his carry-on bag gives way?
What reasons does he give to Sergei for his telling lies?