How do we know that ordinary people too contributed to the freedom movement?
When Gandhi reached Muzaffarpur railway station there was a professor J.B. Kridani who came there to revive Gandhi.
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?
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?
Why is Rajkumar Shukla described as being ‘resolute’?
Why was Douglas determined to get over his fear of water?
Why did the author appear to be doing nothing at the studios?
Why should child labour be eliminated and how?
What was distinctive about Eco’s academic writing style?
Why was the crofter so talkative and friendly with the peddler?
Why is the Englishman’s visit referred to as unexplained mystery?
What forces conspire to keep the workers in the bangle industry of Firozabad in poverty?
What changes did the order from Berlin cause in school that day?
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?