How did Matilda come to know the real cost of the necklace?

When Mr. Loisel had paid all the borrowed money, one day she met Madame Forestier. Although Madame Forestier could not recognize her, she was very amazed to see a great change in Matilda. Then Matilda told her the story of her life. She highlighted that she had led a difficult life for ten years so that she could repay the debt for buying the necklace. On hearing this, Madame Forestier was very shocked and informed her that the necklace was an artificial one and its cost was not worth over five hundred francs.

What does Mrs. Pumphrey do to help Tricki? Is she wise in this?

Mrs. Pumphrey thinks that Tricki is suffering from malnutrition. So she gives him malt, cod-liver oil and a bowl of Horlicks. As a result, she overfeeds him. No, she is not wise in this because consequently, the dog falls ill.

What did Anil do? How did he spend money?

Anil was a writer by profession. He earned money by fits and starts. He would borrow money one week and lend the next. He would wait for his next cheque. but as soon as it would arrive, he would go out and celebrate. Whenever he some money, he spent it on his friends.

Why did the Buddha choose Benares to preach his first sermon?

The Buddha chose to preach his first Sermon at the city of Benares as Benares is regarded as the holiest of the dipping places on the River Ganges. His sermon had been preserved. It reflected the Buddha's wisdom about one inscrutable kind of suffering.

Why did Bholi refuse to marry Bishamber at last?

At the end of the story, Bholi refused to marry Bishamber because he demanded five thousand rupees in dowry which proved that he was greedy and mean..So refused to marry him and told him that he was a contemptible person.

How many types of butterflies did Ebright collect when he was in the second grade?

Ebright collected all twenty-five species found around his hometown when he was in the second grade. That was probably the end of his butterfly collection but it didn't happen because of his mother's help and curiosity to know more about butterflies.

What do you think changed the attitude of the other animals and that of Belinda towards the dragon?

The dragon, Custard, initially commanded no amount of respect from Belinda and the other pets, on account of its cowardice. But when the house was attacked by an armed pirate, the dragon savagely attacked the pirate and ate it up, while all others panicked and ran for shelter. Thus, the other animals realised its worth and came to respect it genuinely.

Why couldn't Maddie sleep that night when she returned from Boggins Heights?

Maddie felt guilty and wanted to say sorry to Wanda. But when she could not find Wanda at Boggins Heights, Maddie thought that she missed a chance to tell Wanda that they hadn't meant to hurt her feelings. That night she could not sleep. She thought about Wanda, her faded blue dress and the little house. She thought of the glowing picture, those hundred dresses all lined up in their classroom. She was restless. She came to the conclusion that she was never going to stand by and say nothing again when somebody wod make fun of someone.

Why did Madam Forestier not recognise her friend Matilda?

Madame Forestier did not recognise her friend because she had completely changed in her appearance. She looked like an old, hard and crude woman of a poor household. She had lost all the charm of her youth. She had worked very hard for ten years to pay the debt for the cost of the necklace.

Why does Mrs. Pumphrey think that the dog's recovery is 'a triumph of surgery?

Mrs. Pumphrey thinks that the dog's recovery is 'a triumph of surgery because its condition is very critical when it gets admitted to Mr. Herriot's hospital. It is not able to even walk properly. But after the treatment, it recovers fully.

What did Hari Singh think when he was on the road after stealing the money?

Hari Singh quickly went out of the room after stealing the money. He counted the notes and found six hundred rupees. He began to run when he was on the road. He thought that he would live like an oil-rich Arab for a week or two.

Why did Belinda cry for help?

Belinda saw a pirate climbing up the window. He had pistols in his hands and a sword in his teeth. It was clear that his intentions were not good. That's why Belinda got scared and cried for help.

How does Maddie feel after listening to the note from Wanda's father?

After listening to the note from Wanda's father, Maddie feels deeply hurt and sad for Wanda. She cannot concentrate on her work. She has a very sick feeling in the bottom of her stomach. Now Maddie feels guilty as she did not stop Peggy from making fun of Wanda. She has just stood silently, and that is as bad as what Peggy has done.

Describe the sky when 'Dakota took off from Paris

Sky was quite clear. The moon was coming up and it was a starry night. There were no clouds in the sky. The weather was normal.

Do you think Mr. Loisel had an enjoyable evening at the ball? Give reasons for your answer

Mr. Loisel was bored at the ball. It seemed that he did not enjoy the evening as he had been half asleep in one of the little salons since midnight, with three other gentlemen whose wives were enjoying themselves very much.

Why did Hari Singh's heart sink when Anil met him in the morning?

Hari Singh's heart sank when Anil met him in the morning because he thought that he had been caught. Anil was full of suspense because the bundle of the notes he had earned was wet. He felt that the notes had been taken by someone.

How did Buddha get enlightenment?

At the age of twenty-five, the Buddha went out into the world to seek enlightenment concerning the sorrows he had witnessed. He wandered for seven years. Finally, he sat down under a fig tree, where he vowed to stay until enlightenment came. He got enlightenment after seven days. He renamed the tree as Bo Tree (Tree of Wisdom).

What was the most fascinating thing that Valli saw on the street?

Valli watched that the bus was travelling between her village and the nearest town. The sight of the bus filled each time with a new set of passengers was the source of unending joy for Valli. She was excited to start her bus journey.

What special information did Rajvir give to Pranjol about tea?

Rajvir told Pranjol about the legends of tea. He told him about the Chinese and Indian legends. After that, Rajvir provided special information about tea to Pranjol by stating that tea was first drunk in China as far back as 2700 B.C. Words such as "chai' and chini' were from the Chinese language.

Give examples from the text, that Bholi was a neglected child

Bholi was quite a neglected child at home as she was the youngest among the seven kids. No new clothes were made for her and she was always passed on the dresses of her elder sisters. No one cared to bathe her or oil her hair or even wash her clothes.

Who behaved friendly with the lawyer and where did he take him and why?

When the lawyer reached New Mullion, he chanced to meet a man who told him his name, Bill. He behaved very friendly. Soon the lawyer felt comfortable with him. Then the lawyer informed him that he had to serve a summon to Oliver Lutkins. Bill told him that Lutkins was a hard fellow to catch. He was always up to something Bill told him that he would help him to find him. First, he took him to Fritz, then Gustaff's barbershop, main street and at last Lutkins's house.

Who was Richard A. Weiherer? How did he help Richard Ebright?

Richard A. Weiherer was Richard Ebright's social studies teacher and adviser to the debating and Model United Nations Club. He wanted to accomplish his ambition and contribute the best that he could do in the field of Science. He helped Ebright a lot by opening his mind to new ideas because he admired Ebright for his dedication and efforts.

How did Custard prove that he was not a coward?

When Belinda and her pets were attacked by the pirate, Custard jumped up snorting like an engine and clashed his tail like irons in a dungeon. Everybody else was scared but he saved everyone and proved that he was not a coward by gobbling up the pirate.

What did the girls write to Wanda? Class 10

The girls wrote a friendly letter to Wanda. They wrote about the drawing competitions and informed Wanda about her success. They wrote that her drawings were very beautiful. And asked if she liked where she was living and if she liked her new teacher. The had meant to say they were sorry. They signed it with lots of X's for love.

How did the seagull's mother help him to fly for the first time? What did the other family members do?

The seagull's mother played a trick to make him fly. When the seagull was hungry she came with a piece of fish in her beak. But she did not go near to him. Maddened by hunger, he dived at the fish. Within a few moments, he felt his wings spread outwards. Thus he had started flying. The other family members also encouraged him for his first flight by flying alongside him and offering him food.

What does the hack driver say about Lutkins?

The hack driver says that Lutkins is a very cunning person. It is not easy to catch him, He says that Oliver Lutkins is a dishonest person. He says that Lutkins plays a lot of pokers. He is good at deceiving people. He owes money to many people. He even tells him that Oliver Lutkins's mother is a terrible woman.

Why was Hari Singh grateful to Anil?

Hari Singh was grateful to Anil because the latter taught him to read and write whole sentences and to add numbers. Anil didn't even hand him over to the police. Hari realised that he would be able to achieve anything in life after becoming an educated man.

Why has the poet used the exclamation mark after Amanda? Answer in the context of the poem Amanda

The poet (Robert Klein) used exclamation mark ) after Amanda in the poem Amanda, to show the mother's surprise on seeing Amanda because Amanda's mother perceives her to be sulking and a moody girl who upsets the mother.