Mention the hazards of working in the gl | Class 12 English - Flamingo Chapter Lost Spring, Lost Spring NCERT Solutions

Franz thinks, “Will they make them sing in German, even the pigeons?” What could this mean?
(There could be more than one answer.)

The people in this story suddenly realise how precious their language is to them. What shows you this? Why does this happen?

Is Saheb happy working at the tea-stall? Explain.

Would you agree that promises made to poor children are rarely kept? Why do you think this happens in the incidents narrated in the text?

What was Franz expected to be prepared with for school that day?

How is Mukesh’s attitude to his situation different from that of his family?

How do we know that ordinary people too contributed to the freedom movement?

How was Gandhi able to influence lawyers? Give instances.

How did the episode change the plight of the peasants?

Why is Rajkumar Shukla described as being ‘resolute’?

Do you think Umberto Eco likes being interviewed? Give reasons for your opinion.

From where did the peddler get the idea of the world being a rattrap?

Why was the crofter so talkative and friendly with the peddler?

Did Umberto Eco consider himself a novelist first or an academic scholar?

Which was the only occasion when she got to see Danny Casey in person?

Why did Sophie like her brother Geoff more than any other person? From her perspective, what did he symbolise?

Did the people at Gemini Studios have any particular political affiliations?

What socio-economic background did Sophie belong to? What are the indicators of her family’s financial status?

Why did Gandhi agree to a settlement of 25 per cent refund to the farmers?

Sophie’s dreams and disappointments are all in her mind.