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Why did Saheb leave his home?
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?
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'?
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?
What was the false promise made to Saheb by the narrator?
Why does Saheb roam the streets with his barefoot friends?
Why does Saheb roam the streets with his barefoot friends?
What advice did the narrator give Saheb, knowing it sounded hollow?
What advice did the narrator give Saheb, knowing it sounded hollow?
Why did the boy say he wants shoes?
Why did the boy say he wants shoes?
What is one possible explanation mentioned for children walking barefoot in cities and villages?
What is one possible explanation mentioned for children walking barefoot in cities and villages?
What did the man from Udipi pray for as a young boy outside the old temple?
What did the man from Udipi pray for as a young boy outside the old temple?
Why do the ragpickers in Seemapuri choose to live there despite the difficult conditions?
Why do the ragpickers in Seemapuri choose to live there despite the difficult conditions?
What do the ration cards of the ragpickers in Seemapuri allow them to do?
What do the ration cards of the ragpickers in Seemapuri allow them to do?
What significance did the new priest's son wearing shoes have in the context of the story?
What significance did the new priest's son wearing shoes have in the context of the story?
