The people in this story suddenly realise how precious their language is to them. What shows you this? Why does this happen?
The people and students were being told by Mr.Hamel that henceforward only German will be taught in the schools of Alsace and Lorraine. The people lost their identity of being called a Frenchman. They felt what they how lost that from now they would near be able to speak French or write in French. Mr. Hamel said that for the oppressed people, their language in key to their stocked.
Then the people realised the value love for culture, pride in one’s language or nature language.
Franz thinks, “Will they make them sing in German, even the pigeons?” What could this mean?
(There could be more than one answer.)
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?
Why is Rajkumar Shukla described as being ‘resolute’?
How did the episode change the plight of the peasants?
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.
Who was The Boss of Gemini Studios?