The Home Coming (Set 2)

What was the motivation behind Phatik's plan to shift the heavy log?

• To build a boat mast
• To surprise the owner
• To entertain the boys
• To test their strength

Why did Makhan sit on the log ignoring the boys' instructions?

• To meditate on the futility of games
• To challenge Phatik
• To observe the boys' actions
• To enjoy the view

How did Phatik react when Makhan remained unconcerned about getting down?

• Threatened to thrash Makhan
• Joined Makhan on the log
• Called for help
• Ignored Makhan

What was Phatik's alternative plan when Makhan didn't comply?

• To roll the log and Makhan over together
• To find a new log
• To leave Makhan on the log
• To seek help from adults

Who is the middle-aged man with grey hair and a dark mustache?

• Makhan's father
• Phatik's father
• Bishamber, Phatik's uncle
• The village leader

Why did Phatik eagerly agree to go to Calcutta with his uncle?

• He disliked his aunt's house
• He wanted to meet his cousins
• He wanted to escape school
• He missed his village

How did Phatik perform academically in his new school in Calcutta?

• He excelled in studies
• He was an average student
• He was a backbencher
• He struggled and often got caned

How did Phatik react to the loss of his lesson-book?

• He confessed immediately
• He searched for it diligently
• He didn't care
• He told his aunt

What happened to Phatik during the rainstorm?

• He got lost in the flood
• He fell ill with a fever
• He found shelter in a house
• He enjoyed the rain

How did Phatik's mother react to the news of his illness?

• She was concerned and rushed to him
• She was indifferent
• She blamed Phatik for being careless
• She scolded Bishamber