Did Umberto Eco consider himself a novelist first or an academic scholar?

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?

List the places that Gandhi visited between his first meeting with Shukla and his arrival at Champaran.

What caused the lack of communication between the Englishman and the people at Gemini Studios?

What is the “misadventure” that William Douglas speaks about?

What does The God that Failed refer to?

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

Why was Douglas determined to get over his fear of water?

Who was Subbu’s principal?

Why do you think Gandhi considered the Champaran episode to be a turning-point in his life?

Why did Gandhi agree to a settlement of 25 per cent refund to the farmers?

Did Sophie really meet Danny Casey?