10 Questions
What was one of the reasons the narrator was considered a worthy candidate for the job?
He was fluent in English.
Why did the narrator make solo trips to places like Diamond Harbour and Port Canning?
He did not have close friends in Calcutta.
How did Promode and the narrator initially maintain their friendship after moving to Calcutta?
They exchanged letters for three or four years.
Which habit from Monghyr did the narrator find difficult to give up?
Desiring to escape the hectic life of Calcutta.
What prompted the narrator to plan a trip to Dumka?
An invitation from Promode.
How long did the narrator estimate it would take to drive to Dumka?
Five to six hours.
What was the problem the narrator faced at the start of his trip to Dumka?
Uncle Mohit visited unexpectedly.
What was the profession of Promode in Dumka?
Forester
How did the narrator feel about Promode’s letter?
Happy
When did the narrator plan to set off for Dumka?
After breakfast
Study Notes
Education and Career
- The narrator took their bachelor's degree and soon got a job at an advertising agency with the help of their uncle's influence.
- The narrator was a good student, spoke English fluently, and had good interviewing skills.
Personal Habits
- The narrator had a habit of taking trips away from Calcutta's hectic life due to their early years in Monghyr.
- They would often take solo trips to Diamond Harbour, Port Canning, and Hassanabad on weekends.
Friendship and Reconnection
- The narrator received a letter from Promode, their classmate from Monghyr, after a long time.
- Promode had a job in the Forest Department in Dumka and invited the narrator to visit.
Travel Plans
- The narrator decided to take a week's leave and visit Promode in Dumka on the 27th of April.
- They planned to drive the 200 miles to Dumka in 5-6 hours, leaving at 10 am and reaching before dusk.
Unexpected Encounter
- Just as the narrator was about to leave, they were unexpectedly visited by their father's old friend, Uncle Mohit, whom they had not met in 10 years.
The author recounts their early life, education, and career beginnings, including their job at an advertising agency and their desire to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.
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