Why was the Moral Rearmament Army welcomed at the Studios?

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 work did the ‘office boy’ do in the Gemini Studios? Why did he join the studios? Why was he disappointed?

Why was the crofter so talkative and friendly with the peddler?

Why is the Englishman’s visit referred to as unexplained mystery?

Did the peddler respect the confidence reposed in him by the crofter?

Who was Subbu’s principal?

Did Sophie really meet Danny Casey?

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

How would you describe the character and temperament of Sophie’s father?

Why was he amused by this idea?

What do you understand about the author’s literary inclinations from the account?