During their conversation Lushkoff reveals that Sergei’s cook, Olga, is responsible for the positive change in him. How has Olga saved Lushkoff?
Lushkoff disclosed that he would never forget olga who was the nobel cook. She was very sorry for him and scolded him for his sloth and drunkenness. He shed tears because he had gone to astray. He was destroying his life and destined to go to the hell. In spite of her being harsh on him, she helped him. She would split the wood for him and gave him money. Her kindness and noble words had magical effect on him and her soberness changed him completely. Thus, it was olga who saved the beggar lushkoff.
Lushkoff is earning thirty five roubles a month. How is he obliged to Sergei for this?
Has Lushkoff become a beggar by circumstance or by choice?
What reasons does he give to Sergei for his telling lies?
Sergei says, “I am happy that my words have taken effect.” 5Why does he say so? Is he right in saying this?
Is Lushkoff a willing worker? Why, then, does he agree to chop wood for Sergei?
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?
What are the two strange things the guru and his disciple find in the Kingdom of Fools?
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?
In the fair he wants many things. What are they? Why does he move on without waiting for an answer?
In the fair he wants many things. What are they? Why does he move on without waiting for an answer?
When does he realise that he has lost his way? How have his anxiety and insecurity been described?
Do you think the feeling of depression Johnsy has is common among teenagers?
What are the Guru’s words of wisdom? When does the disciple remember them?
How have the people of the community helped one another? What role do the women of Kalikuda play during these days?
Bill Bryson “ached to be suave”. Is he successful in his mis- sion? List his ‘unsuave’ ways.
How does Toto come to grandfather’s private zoo?
Why does the author say that Iswaran seemed to more than make up for the absence of a TV in Mahendra’s living quarters?
Behrman has a dream. What is it? Does it come true?
Name all the people who are tried in the king’s court, and give the reasons for their trial.