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

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?

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?

Why is Rajkumar Shukla described as being ‘resolute’?

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.

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

Sophie and Jansie were class-mates and friends. What were the differences between them that show up in the story?

Which was the only occasion when she got to see Danny Casey in person?

Name one example to show that Gemini studios was influenced by the plays staged by MRA.

Who was the English visitor to the studios?

How did the episode change the plight of the peasants?

What is Saheb looking for in the garbage dumps? Where is he and where has he come from?

Why should child labour be eliminated and how?

What is the reason for the huge success of the novel, The Name of the Rose?