The Home - Coming ( Set 1 )

Who was the ringleader among the boys of the village?

• Makhan
• Bishamber
• Phatik
• Mother

What was Phatik's new mischief idea involving a heavy log?

• Building a boat mast
• Shaping a boat mast
• Shifting the log for fun
• Fishing with the log

What was Makhan's reaction when Phatik threatened to thrash him?

• He moved to a more comfortable position
• He got down immediately
• He remained unconcerned
• He challenged Phatik

Why did Phatik decide to roll the log and Makhan over together?

• To discomfit Makhan
• To entertain the boys
• To teach Makhan a lesson
• To avoid thrashing Makhan

Who is the grey-haired stranger that arrives in the story?

• Phatik's father
• Makhan's friend
• Phatik's uncle (Bishamber)
• A teacher

What is the reason for Phatik's eagerness to go to Calcutta with his uncle?

• He dislikes his aunt's house
• He wants to meet his cousins
• He wants to escape school
• He wants to go back to his village

What is Phatik's academic condition in his new school?

• He excels in studies
• He is average
• He is a backbencher
• He struggles and is often caned

How does Phatik react when he loses his lesson-book?

• He confesses immediately
• He searches for it diligently
• He doesn't care
• He tells his aunt

What happens to Phatik during the rainstorm?

• He gets lost in the flood
• He falls ill with a fever
• He finds shelter in a house
• He enjoys the rain

How does Phatik's mother react when she hears about his illness?

• She is concerned and rushes to him
• She is indifferent
• She blames Phatik for being careless
• She scolds Bishamber