14 Questions
What was the bus journey compared to?
The non-cooperation movement of Gandhiji
What unusual method did the driver use to refuel the bus?
He used a bucket and a hose
Why did the author find the bus ride terrifying?
He feared the bus might collide with a tree
What was the author's concern when the bus stopped again?
The engine was not working
What did the bus company blame for the bus's problems?
Bad luck
How did the author feel about the bus at the end of the journey?
Sorry
What did the author initially think was the reason for the bus situation?
Effect of Gandhiji's non-cooperation and civil disobedience movements
What was happening with the bus seat as described by the author?
The bus seat was moving away from the body
What did the author use to catch the leaking petrol?
A bucket
After some eight to ten miles, what did the author feel?
The ground started feeling like they were sitting in the bus
According to the author, what is supposed to be done when the petrol tank is leaking?
Transfer the fuel manually using a pipe.
What was the author’s hope regarding the bus's fuel issue?
A petrol bottle would be promptly attached.
What did the author fear about the steering wheel?
It might come off.
What caused the author's discomfort while looking at the birds?
The sight of green trees made the author sad.
Study Notes
Bus Journey
- The bus resembled the non-cooperation movement of Gandhiji's era, with all parts seemingly in disagreement.
- The seats appeared to disconnect from the body, causing a strange and disconnected experience for the author.
- The bus suddenly stopped due to a hole in the fuel tank, and the driver used a bucket and hose to refuel.
- The author feared the bus company would eventually remove the engine and carry it like a baby.
- The bus started moving again, but the author found it a terrifying experience, worried that the brakes could fail, the steering wheel could break, or a collision could occur.
- The author was relieved when the bus finally stopped, discovering the engine had failed.
- Despite being a first-class bus, the company blamed the issues on bad luck.
- The author felt sorry for the bus, which seemed weak and exhausted, and felt helpless, dreading its demise.
Author's Experience
- The author felt disconnected from the bus, unsure if they were sitting on a seat or part of the bus.
- The bus's speed increased to 20 miles per hour, making the author anxious about potential accidents.
- The author observed nature outside, including trees and birds, which added to their anxiety.
- The author was worried about the bus company's lack of concern for the bus's condition.
- The author felt the bus was being mistreated, comparing it to a baby being carried by the company.
- The author was concerned about the bus's future, fearing it would eventually be abandoned.
A humorous and imaginative story about a bus journey, where the bus's parts are in disarray and the driver resorts to unusual measures to refuel the vehicle.
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