Encounter with Saheb in the Garbage Dumps
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Why did Saheb leave his home?

  • He wanted to be with his army of barefoot friends.
  • There were no schools in his neighborhood.
  • His home was destroyed by storms. (correct)
  • He wanted to scrounge for gold in the garbage dumps.

    • Why is Saheb unable to go to school?

  • There is no school in his neighborhood. (correct)
  • His friends do not want him to go to school.
  • He prefers scrounging for gold in garbage dumps.
  • He does not like studying.

    • What is the significance of Saheb's name 'Saheb-e-Alam'?

  • It refers to his love for running.
  • It signifies his interest in birds.
  • It represents his fondness for scrounging for gold.
  • It means 'lord of the universe'. (correct)

    • What was the false promise made to Saheb by the narrator?

    <p>Promising to start a school for him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Saheb roam the streets with his barefoot friends?

    <p>They are forced to roam due to poverty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advice did the narrator give Saheb, knowing it sounded hollow?

    <p>'Go to school.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the boy say he wants shoes?

    <p>Because he had never owned a pair in his life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one possible explanation mentioned for children walking barefoot in cities and villages?

    <p>A tradition of staying barefoot.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the man from Udipi pray for as a young boy outside the old temple?

    <p>A pair of shoes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do the ragpickers in Seemapuri choose to live there despite the difficult conditions?

    <p>For easy access to food.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the ration cards of the ragpickers in Seemapuri allow them to do?

    <p>Buy grain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significance did the new priest's son wearing shoes have in the context of the story?

    <p>It symbolized a wish granted by the goddess.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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