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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.