List of top English Questions

During their conversation Lushkoff reveals that Sergei’s cook, Olga, is responsible for the positive change in him. How has Olga saved Lushkoff?
What reasons does he give to Sergei for his telling lies?
Is Lushkoff a willing worker? Why, then, does he agree to chop wood for Sergei?
Lushkoff is earning thirty five roubles a month. How is he obliged to Sergei for this?
Sergei says, “I am happy that my words have taken effect.” Why does he say so? Is he right in saying this?
Why are books referred to as a man’s best companion? Which is your favourite book and why? Write a paragraph about that book.
Do you think books are being replaced by the electronic media? Can we do away with books altogether?
If you were in Noodle’s place, how would you handle Think-Tank’s mistakes?
Noodle avoids offending Think-Tank but at the same time he corrects his mistakes. How does he manage to do that?
What guesses are made by Think–Tank about the books found on earth?
Who tried to invade the earth in the twenty-first century?
Why was the twentieth century called the ‘Era of the Book’?
Bholi’s real name is Sulekha. We are told this right at the beginning. But only in the last but one paragraph of the story is Bholi called Sulekha again. Why do you think she is called Sulekha at that point in the story?
Why did Bholi at first agree to an unequal match? Why did she later reject the marriage? What does this tell us about her?
How did Bholi’s teacher play an important role in changing the course of her life?
Bholi had many apprehensions about going to school. What made her feel that she was going to a better place than her home?
Why does the marriage not take place?
Why do Bholi’s parents accept Bishamber’s marriage proposal?
Does she find her teacher different from the people at home?
Does Bholi enjoy her first day at school?
For what unusual reasons is Bholi sent to school?
Why is Bholi’s father worried about her?
Do you think Horace Danby was unfairly punished, or that he deserved what he got?
Horace Danby was a meticulous planner but still he faltered. Where did he go wrong and why?
“Horace Danby was good and respectable — but not completely honest”. Why do you think this description is apt for Horace? Why can’t he be categorised as a typical thief?