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Questions and Answers
What was one of the reasons the narrator was considered a worthy candidate for the job?
What was one of the reasons the narrator was considered a worthy candidate for the job?
- He had good references.
- He was fluent in English. (correct)
- He had previous work experience.
- He had a degree in advertising.
Why did the narrator make solo trips to places like Diamond Harbour and Port Canning?
Why did the narrator make solo trips to places like Diamond Harbour and Port Canning?
- He loved exploring new places.
- He was conducting business trips.
- He enjoyed driving his car.
- He did not have close friends in Calcutta. (correct)
How did Promode and the narrator initially maintain their friendship after moving to Calcutta?
How did Promode and the narrator initially maintain their friendship after moving to Calcutta?
- They met up during holidays.
- They exchanged letters for three or four years. (correct)
- They visited each other regularly.
- They talked on the phone frequently.
Which habit from Monghyr did the narrator find difficult to give up?
Which habit from Monghyr did the narrator find difficult to give up?
What prompted the narrator to plan a trip to Dumka?
What prompted the narrator to plan a trip to Dumka?
How long did the narrator estimate it would take to drive to Dumka?
How long did the narrator estimate it would take to drive to Dumka?
What was the problem the narrator faced at the start of his trip to Dumka?
What was the problem the narrator faced at the start of his trip to Dumka?
What was the profession of Promode in Dumka?
What was the profession of Promode in Dumka?
How did the narrator feel about Promode’s letter?
How did the narrator feel about Promode’s letter?
When did the narrator plan to set off for Dumka?
When did the narrator plan to set off for Dumka?
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.
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Description
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.
