Children at Work

Velu stood on the platform but he felt “as if he was still on a moving train”. Why?

• He felt sleepy.
• He was uncomfortable standing on the crowded platform.
• He loved railway stations.
• He was used to crowded places.

What made him feel miserable?

• He was hungry and all alone.
• He got off at the wrong station.
• He forgot to bring his toys along with him.
• He missed his father.

Velu travelled without a ticket. Why?

• He loved travelling without a ticket.
• He knew the ticket checker.
• He forgot to get the ticket.
• He had no money.

How did he escape the ticket collector’s attention?

• He moved to the other compartment.
• The collector had weak eyesight.
• The ticket collector didn't come to the unreserved compartment where he was.
• He hid himself behind the luggage.

Why had Velu run away from home?

• He wanted to earn money.
• He wanted to run away from his father's beating.
• He wished to visit someone in Chennai.
• He had found a new job in Chennai.

Why did he decide to follow the ‘strange’ girl?

• He liked her.
• He wanted her sack.
• He knew no one else there and he thought she might give him something to eat.
• She was rich.

Can Velu read Tamil and English? How do you know?

• He can't read Tamil because he couldn't read the Tamil sign outside the Central Jail.
• He can read Tamil because he could read the Tamil sign outside the Central Jail.
• He can't read Tamil because could not read the advertisements on the hoardings.
• He can read Tamil because he could read the advertisements in the local newspapers.

“If you are not careful, you will soon be counting bars there,” the girl said. What is she referring to?

• She was referring to spending time in the local super market.
• She was referring to spending time in the Central Jail.
• She was referring to spending time in the temple.
• She was referring to spending time in a toy shop.
• Option 5

“If you are not careful, you will soon be counting bars there,” the girl said. What does she mean when she says “If you are not careful...”?

• She means to warn Velu that he should be careful of his dressing.
• She means to warn Velu that he should be careful and not lose his luggage.
• She means to warn Velu that he should be careful and not get caught by the doctors.
• She means to warn Velu that he should be careful and not get caught by the police.

Where did the girl lead Velu to?

• She led him to a big wedding hall.
• She took him to a toy shop.
• Jaya took him to the Central Jail.
• Jaya led him to the super market.