Can you relate instances of game-hunting among the rich and the powerful in the present times that illustrate the callousness of human beings towards wildlife?

The story is a satire on the conceit of those in power. How does the author employ the literary device of dramatic irony in the story?

What makes Jack feel caught in an uglymiddle position?

Why is an adult’s perspective on life different from that of a child’s?

Apparent illogicality sometimes turns out to be a futuristic projection? Discuss.

Do you think that the third level was a medium of escape for Charley? Why?

Do you see an intersection of time and space in the story?

How would you describe the behaviour of the Maharaja’s minions towards him? Do you find them truly sincere towards him or are they driven by fear when they obey him? Do we find a similarity in today’s political order?

What is the moral issue that the story raises?

There are moments in life when we have to make hard choices between our roles as private individuals and as citizens with a sense of national loyalty. Discuss with reference to the story you have just read.

What is the author’s indirect comment on subjecting innocent animals to the willfulness of human beings?

How would you describe the behaviour of the Maharaja’s minions towards him? Do you find them truly sincere towards him or are they driven by fear when they obey him? Do we find a similarity in today’s political order?

Did the Governor and his staff finally heave a sigh of relief?

Will Hana help the wounded man and wash him herself?

What do you infer from Sam’s letter to Charley?

‘The world’s geological history is trapped in Antarctica.’ How is the study of this region useful to us?

Do you think that the third level was a medium of escape for Charley? Why?

Do you see an intersection of time and space in the story?

Apparent illogicality sometimes turns out to be a futuristic projection? Discuss.

Reflecting on the story, what did you feel about Evans’ having the last laugh?

What is the moral issue that the story raises?