Lushkoff is earning thirty five roubles a month. How is he obliged to Sergei for this?

Who is the real culprit according to the king? Why does he escape punishment?

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?

How does Toto take a bath? Where has he learnt to do this? How does Toto almost boil himself alive?

Name all the people who are tried in the king’s court, and give the reasons for their trial.

Why is the author deeply embarrassed the next day in school? Which words show his fear and insecurity?

Why does the lost child lose interest in the things that he had wanted earlier?

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

How have the people of the community helped one another? What role do the women of Kalikuda play during these days?

How does the guru manage to save his disciple’s life?

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?

When does he realise that he has lost his way? How have his anxiety and insecurity been described?

Has Lushkoff become a beggar by circumstance or by choice?

During their conversation Lushkoff reveals that Sergei’s cook, Olga, is responsible for the positive change in him. How has Olga saved Lushkoff?