Bonku babu

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Questions and Answers

What day of the week was Bonku Babu out for a walk?

Monday

Saturday (correct)

Friday

Sunday

What did Bonku Babu hear during his walk?

Unusual sounds (correct)

Normal city noises

People talking

Loud music

What did Bonku Babu notice was missing after he heard the voice?

Wind

Birds

Cars

Crickets (correct)

How did Bonku Babu feel about the strange events?

Afraid but curious Signup and view all the answers

What happened after Bonku Babu heard the unusual sounds?

A voice began to speak Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the man when he hears the thin voice?

His heart starts pounding Signup and view all the answers

What kind of light does the bowl emit according to the passage?

Pink Signup and view all the answers

What is the state of the man when experiencing strange events?

He is rendered immobile Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage describe as the only sound breaking the silence?

The thin voice Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following words is NOT used by the thin voice?

Simulacrum Signup and view all the answers

Why did Bonku Babu find it hard to tolerate the pranks by grown men?

It became too much to bear. Signup and view all the answers

What did Bonku Babu encounter on his way back one night?

A spook. Signup and view all the answers

What was smeared all over the spook that attacked Bonku Babu?

Black ink. Signup and view all the answers

What was the state of Bonku Babu's new kurta after the attack?

It was torn and had black stains. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Bonku Babu feel obligated to attend the meetings?

To provide amusement for Sripati Babu. Signup and view all the answers

What was the topic of conversation on one particular day?

Space travel. Signup and view all the answers

What had the point of light seen in the western sky turned out to be?

A Russian satellite. Signup and view all the answers

Which tree was Bonku Babu passing under when attacked?

Tamarind tree. Signup and view all the answers

How long has Bonku Babu been teaching at the Kankurgachhi Village School?

Twenty-two years Signup and view all the answers

What subjects does Bonku Babu teach?

Geography and Bengali Signup and view all the answers

What reasons are given for Bonku Babu maintaining his calm?

He cannot afford to lose his job and enjoys teaching despite difficulties Signup and view all the answers

What prank did the students play on Bonku Babu during the Puja?

Set off a chasing rocket behind him Signup and view all the answers

How did Bonku Babu react to the pranks?

He cleared his throat and said 'Shame on you, boys' Signup and view all the answers

What story elements did Bonku Babu's father tell him about?

Discovery of the North Pole, Arctic ice, and Atlantis Signup and view all the answers

What was Bonku Babu's teaching environment like?

Challenging with pranksters in the class Signup and view all the answers

Why does Bonku Babu refrain from spending evenings with other neighbors?

He is often worried and prefers solitude Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Bonku Babu's Character

Bonku Babu is a geography and Bengali teacher at the Kankurgachhi Village School for 22 years.
He is known for his calm nature and ability to not get angry despite being teased by his students.
He is a good storyteller and has a unique way of captivating his audience.

Teasing and Pranks

Students constantly tease Bonku Babu by drawing cartoons of him, putting glue on his chair, and playing pranks on him.
Despite this, Bonku Babu remains calm and composed, never losing his temper.

Bonku Babu's Friend

Bonku Babu's friend is Sipati Babu, who often invites him to his house and discusses various topics, including ghosts and space travel.
Bonku Babu tolerates the pranks played by his students, but finds it difficult to deal with the teasing from grown men, including Sipati Babu.

The Mysterious Encounter

One night, while walking under a tamarind tree, Bonku Babu is attacked by a spook who jumps on his back and leaves black ink stains on his new kurta.
Despite being injured, Bonku Babu is not frightened, but rather annoyed by the prank.

The Strange Encounter (Part 2)

Bonku Babu hears unusual sounds and a voice begins to speak to him, filling him with fear and curiosity.
He sees a glowing bowl with pink light coming from within, and is left immobile and confused.
The voice speaks in a strange language, using words like "Millipik", "Milligigging krukit", and "webesproker?"
The passage evokes a sense of wonder, unease, and mystery, leaving the reader curious about what will happen next.

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