Questions on 'Showing the Flag'

Humor

Abandonment

Success

Courage

Missing the train

Losing the Union Jack flag

Hearing a conversation between his mother and Miss Pym

Forgetting his lunch

By going on the trip with him

By packing his case carefully and preparing perfect sandwiches

By writing him a long letter

By giving him extra money for the trip

He believes she is trying to get rid of him

She didn't pack his bag correctly

She forgot to say goodbye

She was angry at him for losing the flag

She was too busy

She was too ill and grief-stricken

She didn’t want to go

She had to take care of Philip

Philip’s failure

His independence

His mother’s love and foresight

Miss Pym’s intervention

He should not trust others

He can trust his mother’s intentions

He should never lose anything

Independence is more important than family

Laziness

Resilience and determination

Recklessness

Fear

He doesn’t like them

They are too perfect and make him feel shy

He is too hungry to eat

They are wrapped in a dirty cloth

He sees it as an adventure

He is excited about exploring

He believes it is an excuse for his mother to get rid of him

He thinks he will make many new friends