Why are his teeth and gums navy blue?
Once in an aeroplane bill sucked the end of his pen during writing important thoughts in the notebook. Later, when he retired to the lavatory he found that his pen had leaked and his mouth, chin, tongue, teeth and gums all had become navy blue.
Who is the real culprit according to the king? Why does he escape punishment?
Lushkoff is earning thirty five roubles a month. How is he obliged to Sergei for this?
Do you think the feeling of depression Johnsy has is common among teenagers?
Has Lushkoff become a beggar by circumstance or by choice?
How does Iswaran describe the uprooted tree on the highway? What effect does he want to create in his listeners?
Can you think of some other ending for the story?
What reasons does he give to Sergei for his telling lies?
Why does the author say, “Toto was not the sort of pet we could keep for long”?
How does the guru manage to save his disciple’s life?
Why did the swallow not leave the prince and go to Egypt?
Sergei says, “I am happy that my words have taken effect.” 5Why does he say so? Is he right in saying this?
What does the swallow see when it flies over the city?
Behrman has a dream. What is it? Does it come true?
Can you think of some other ending for the story?
Why do the courtiers call the prince ‘the Happy Prince’? Is he really happy? What does he see all around him?
Why is the author deeply embarrassed the next day in school? Which words show his fear and insecurity?
During their conversation Lushkoff reveals that Sergei’s cook, Olga, is responsible for the positive change in him. How has Olga saved Lushkoff?
The cat and the author are very fond of each other. How has this been shown in the story? Where was the cat after the fire? Who brings it back and how?
Why does he break down in tears after the fire?
Do you think Prashant is a good leader? Do you think young people can get together to help people during natural calamities?