i. Why did Oliver Lutkin's mother laugh as she chased him and Bill away?
ii. Why was it important for Mrs. Pumphrey to be a little cruel in order to be kind towards Tricki?
iii. List any one characteristic of Bholi's teacher with reference to her first day at
school. Give a reason for your answer.
Answers
i⇒ After all failed attempts they went to his mother to find him. Bill informed she was a dangerous lady, always ready to fight. Lutkin's mother invited them both in the kitchen and then took out iron rod from stove and threatened them to burn them by that. She chased them out and laughed on them.
ii⇒ It is important for Mrs Pumphrey to be little cruel towards Tricki by cutting off his extra junk food and making him to do exercise regularly in order to get his health alright. This is because,due to her over pampering Tricki suffered from Mal nutrition and doctor suggested her to maintain his diet properly.
iii⇒ Bholi's teacher identified Bholi to be different from others; shy, scared and stammering. She comforted Bholi by being kind and friendly to her, this changed Bholi and transformed her into a confident young lady who could read, write and speak clearly.