How did the episode change the plight of the peasants?
After getting refunds from the Britishers, it boost confidence in the peasants, now the peasant scure that they had rights and defenders. They got coverage to fight for their rights.
And later Gandhi opened schools in 6 districts where Kasturbai used to teach in the school and she taught the ashram rules on personal cleanliness and community sanitation.
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.
Why is Rajkumar Shukla described as being ‘resolute’?
Why do you think the servants thought Gandhi to be another peasant?
Is Saheb happy working at the tea-stall? Explain.
Why was Douglas determined to get over his fear of water?
Did the people at Gemini Studios have any particular political affiliations?
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?
What are some of the positive views on interviews?
How is Mukesh’s attitude to his situation different from that of his family?
Mention the hazards of working in the glass bangles industry.
The people in this story suddenly realise how precious their language is to them. What shows you this? Why does this happen?
Who was The Boss of Gemini Studios?