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What day of the week was Bonku Babu out for a walk?
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?
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?
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?
How did Bonku Babu feel about the strange events?
What happened after Bonku Babu heard the unusual sounds?
What happened after Bonku Babu heard the unusual sounds?
What happens to the man when he hears the thin voice?
What happens to the man when he hears the thin voice?
What kind of light does the bowl emit according to the passage?
What kind of light does the bowl emit according to the passage?
What is the state of the man when experiencing strange events?
What is the state of the man when experiencing strange events?
What does the passage describe as the only sound breaking the silence?
What does the passage describe as the only sound breaking the silence?
Which of the following words is NOT used by the thin voice?
Which of the following words is NOT used by the thin voice?
Why did Bonku Babu find it hard to tolerate the pranks by grown men?
Why did Bonku Babu find it hard to tolerate the pranks by grown men?
What did Bonku Babu encounter on his way back one night?
What did Bonku Babu encounter on his way back one night?
What was smeared all over the spook that attacked Bonku Babu?
What was smeared all over the spook that attacked Bonku Babu?
What was the state of Bonku Babu's new kurta after the attack?
What was the state of Bonku Babu's new kurta after the attack?
Why did Bonku Babu feel obligated to attend the meetings?
Why did Bonku Babu feel obligated to attend the meetings?
What was the topic of conversation on one particular day?
What was the topic of conversation on one particular day?
What had the point of light seen in the western sky turned out to be?
What had the point of light seen in the western sky turned out to be?
Which tree was Bonku Babu passing under when attacked?
Which tree was Bonku Babu passing under when attacked?
How long has Bonku Babu been teaching at the Kankurgachhi Village School?
How long has Bonku Babu been teaching at the Kankurgachhi Village School?
What subjects does Bonku Babu teach?
What subjects does Bonku Babu teach?
What reasons are given for Bonku Babu maintaining his calm?
What reasons are given for Bonku Babu maintaining his calm?
What prank did the students play on Bonku Babu during the Puja?
What prank did the students play on Bonku Babu during the Puja?
How did Bonku Babu react to the pranks?
How did Bonku Babu react to the pranks?
What story elements did Bonku Babu's father tell him about?
What story elements did Bonku Babu's father tell him about?
What was Bonku Babu's teaching environment like?
What was Bonku Babu's teaching environment like?
Why does Bonku Babu refrain from spending evenings with other neighbors?
Why does Bonku Babu refrain from spending evenings with other neighbors?
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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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