Why did Sophie like her brother Geoff more than any other person? From her perspective, what did he symbolise?

Franz thinks, “Will they make them sing in German, even the pigeons?” What could this mean?
(There could be more than one answer.)

The people in this story suddenly realise how precious their language is to them. What shows you this? Why does this happen?

Is Saheb happy working at the tea-stall? Explain.

Would you agree that promises made to poor children are rarely kept? Why do you think this happens in the incidents narrated in the text?

How is Mukesh’s attitude to his situation different from that of his family?

What was Franz expected to be prepared with for school that day?

How do we know that ordinary people too contributed to the freedom movement?

Mention the hazards of working in the glass bangles industry.

How was Gandhi able to influence lawyers? Give instances.

How did the episode change the plight of the peasants?

What was Franz expected to be prepared with for school that day?

What made the lawyer stand out from the others at Gemini Studios?

Where was it most likely that the two girls would find work after school?

Who was The Boss of Gemini Studios?

How was Gandhi able to influence lawyers? Give instances.

The events in this part of the text illustrate Gandhi’s method of working. Can you identify some instances of this method and link them to his ideas of satyagraha and non-violence?

Do you think Umberto Eco likes being interviewed? Give reasons for your opinion.

What makes the city of Firozabad famous?

Did the peddler expect the kind of hospitality that he received from the crofter?

The author has used gentle humour to point out human foibles. Pick out instances of this to show how this serves to make the piece interesting.