The Odd Boy Bodh Raj
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What was the main concern of the narrator's mother about the storeroom and what did she suggest Bodh Raj do to help?

The mother was concerned about the filth and mess created by the birds in the storeroom and suggested that Bodh Raj clean the room by removing the nests without harming the birds.

What did the narrator's father's job promotion lead to and how did it affect the narrator's social life?

The job promotion led to the family moving into a large bungalow on the outskirts of the city, which made it difficult for the narrator's friends to visit, making him lonely.

What was unique about the Ganga Mynah that Bodh Raj pointed out, and what did he say about its parents?

The Ganga Mynah was unusual in that area, and its parents had gone out to search for food, according to Bodh Raj.

What was Bodh Raj's usual behavior when it came to hunting, and how did he react when he missed his target twice?

<p>Bodh Raj was usually proud of his aim, but when he missed his target twice, he became angry with himself.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the narrator's initial concern when Bodh Raj aimed his catapult at the nest, and what happened when the pebble hit the roof?

<p>The narrator was worried that Bodh Raj would destroy the nest and harm the birds, and when the pebble hit the roof, the tiny beaks vanished, and the cooing and tittering ceased.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the storeroom represent to the narrator, and what did it symbolize in the context of his friendship with Bodh Raj?

<p>The storeroom represented a dark, smelly, and neglected space, and it symbolized the narrator's initial reservations and fears about his friendship with Bodh Raj, which eventually turned out to be unfounded.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Bodh Raj's reputation among his schoolmates?

<p>He was feared by everyone</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was unique about Bodh Raj's blood?

<p>It was believed to be so full of venom that even snakebites had no effect on him</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Bodh Raj's favorite pastime?

<p>Shooting birds with his catapult</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Bodh Raj often carry in his pockets?

<p>Live animals or unusual objects, such as a live parrot, eggs, or a hedgehog</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Bodh Raj's mother describe him?

<p>As a rakshasa (a demonic being)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Bodh Raj often do after school?

<p>Go on wanderings</p> Signup and view all the answers

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