The Boy who broke the bank

Who is the protagonist of the story?

• Pipalnagar's bank manager

• Nathu, the sweeper boy

• Sitaram, the washerman's son

• Mrs. Srivastava

What triggers the rumor about the bank going bankrupt?

• A government notice

• A newspaper article

• A conversation between Nathu and Sitaram

• A speech by the manager

What was Nathu upset about at the beginning of the story?

• He lost his job

• He hadn't been paid for weeks

• He was scolded by the bank manager

• His broom was stolen

What does the story primarily comment on?

• The Indian banking system

• The power of education

• The dangers of rumors and gossip

• The innocence of children

How does the news of the bank's bankruptcy spread?

• Through a public announcement

• Through a letter

• By word of mouth and gossip

• Through a radio broadcast

What is ironic about the title "The Boy Who Broke the Bank"?

• The bank was never actually broken

• The boy was not responsible at all

• The boy was just sweeping and unaware

• All of the above

What does the story reveal about small-town life?

• People are always truthful

• Rumors don't spread easily

• People react strongly to uncertain news

• The townspeople are very modern