Is Lushkoff a willing worker? Why, then, does he agree to chop wood for Sergei?

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?

Why did the swallow not leave the prince and go to Egypt?

How does he narrate the story of the tusker? Does it appear to be plausible?

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?

What is the significance of the title?

What happens when the zip on his carry-on bag gives way?

How does Iswaran describe the uprooted tree on the highway? What effect does he want to create in his listeners?

Sergei says, “I am happy that my words have taken effect.” 5Why does he say so? Is he right in saying this?

Why does the author say that Iswaran seemed to more than make up for the absence of a TV in Mahendra’s living quarters?

Has Lushkoff become a beggar by circumstance or by choice?

Behrman has a dream. What is it? Does it come true?