Why does the disciple decide to stay in the Kingdom of Fools? Is it a good idea?
The disciple decided to live in the kingdom of fools because all they wanted is cheap and good food. He was surprised to know that everything cost a single duddu and was very cheap. According to the guru, staying there wasn't a good idea as they were all fools which could put them into the trouble in future and the king’s men also took him for execution.
Who is the real culprit according to the king? Why does he escape punishment?
How does the guru manage to save his disciple’s life?
What are the Guru’s words of wisdom? When does the disciple remember them?
What are the two strange things the guru and his disciple find in the Kingdom of Fools?
Name all the people who are tried in the king’s court, and give the reasons for their trial.
What are the things the child sees on his way to the fair? Why does he lag behind?
How does Toto come to grandfather’s private zoo?
In what way is Iswaran an asset to Mahendra?
Why do the courtiers call the prince ‘the Happy Prince’? Is he really happy? What does he see all around him?
What havoc has the super cyclone wreaked in the life of the people of Orissa?
What is Johnsy’s illness? What can cure her, the medicine or the willingness to live?
What does the author notice one Sunday afternoon? What is his mother’s reaction? What does she do?
Bill Bryson says, “I am, in short, easily confused.” What examples has he given to justify this?
Has Lushkoff become a beggar by circumstance or by choice?
In the fair he wants many things. What are they? Why does he move on without waiting for an answer?
Is Lushkoff a willing worker? Why, then, does he agree to chop wood for Sergei?
How does he narrate the story of the tusker? Does it appear to be plausible?
Why did the swallow not leave the prince and go to Egypt?
What is the meaning of “My cat was back and so was I”? Had the author gone anywhere? Why does he say that he is also back?
What actions of the schoolmates change the author’s understanding of life and people, and comfort him emotionally? How does his loneliness vanish and how does he start participating in life?
What does the swallow see when it flies over the city?
When does he realise that he has lost his way? How have his anxiety and insecurity been described?
Why does the Happy Prince send a ruby for the seamstress? What does the swallow do in the seamstress’ house?
In what way is Iswaran an asset to Mahendra?
Why does he break down in tears after the fire?