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Answer to: What did Margie write in her diary?

Margie wrote in her diary. “Today, 17 May, 2157, Tommy found a real book.”

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Answer to: How old are Margie and Tommy?

Margie is eleven and Tommy is thirteen years old.

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Answer to: How can we help beggars/abolish begging?

The whole world is facing the nuisance of begging. The number of beggars is increasing day by day. Beggars can be seen at all public places. Some of t...

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Answer to: During their conversation Lushkoff reveals that Sergei’s cook, Olga, is responsible for the positive change in him. How has Olga saved Lushkoff?

Olga was a social and sympathetic lady. She loved humanity. She realised the condition of Lushkoff and tried her best to improve the same. She did the...

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Answer to: Lushkoff is earning thirty five roubles a month. How is he obliged to Sergei for this?

Sergei played very important role in improving the condition of the beggar. It was because of Sergei that Lushkoff could earn thirty five roubles a mo...

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Answer to: Sergei says, “I am happy that my words have taken effect.” Why does he say so? Is he right in saying so?

Sergei looked satisfied with the performance of the beggar and felt happy. When Lushkoff’s job of packing and hauling of the furniture was over, he pr...

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Answer to: Is Lushkoff a willing worker? Why, then, does he agree to chop wood for Sergei?

No, he was not a willing worker. He was too weak to work. He had lost his strength and stamina due to his habit of drinking and secondly he was a midd...

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Answer to: What reasons does he give to Sergei for his telling lies?

Lushkoff told the truth and accepted that he was a liar. Formerly he used to be a singer. He told lies to seek the favour of others. If he had spoken ...

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Answer to: Has Lushkoff become a beggar by circumstance or by choice?

Lushkoff was a middle-aged man and belonged to the Russian choir. He was not a born beggar. He was sacked from the choir because of his drinking habit...

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Answer to: To get confused and behave in ‘unsuave’ ways like Bill Bryson is normal and human. Tell your class about any similar situation that you found yourself in.

On January 1,20061 was invited to attend a party in a hotel. I was excited about it. When sitting round the table we were discussing about our past ex...

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Answer to: What is the significance of the title?

The title is quite significant. After going through the whole story it becomes quite vivid that Bill Bryson is The Accidental Tourist. There are vario...

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Answer to: Why do you think Bill Bryson’s wife says to the children, “Take the lids off the food for Daddy”?

Bill Bryson’s wife was aware of the travelling habits of her husband. To avoid any awkward situation, she says, “Take the lids off the food for Daddy”...

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Answer to: Bill Bryson “ached to be suave”. Is he successful in his mission? List his ‘unsuave’ ways.

It is quite clear that Bill Bryson ached to be suave. He is not successful in his mission. He got himself in a car and closed the door without leaving...

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Answer to: Why are his teeth and gums navy blue?

Strange things used to happen with him. It was his worst experience. He was sucking on the end of his pen while writing important thoughts. He was los...

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Answer to: How does Bill Bryson end up in a “Crash position” in the aircraft?

Once while he was travelling in an aeroplane, he leaned over to tie up his shoe laces. As soon as he leaned over for this purpose, someone in the seat...

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Answer to: Why is his finger bleeding? What is his wife’s reaction?

His finger gashed while he tried to pull the zip forcefully and it started bleeding. At this his wife looked at him with an expression of wonder and r...

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Answer to: What happens when the zip on his carry-on bag gives way?

The author got much confused in that condition. When the zip on his carry-on bag gave way, everything within fell on the ground and scattered all over...

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Answer to: Bill Bryson says, “I am, in short, easily confused.” What examples has he given to justify this?

Bill Bryson never had a pleasant journey. He got easily confused. Citing examples, he said that he could not easily find lavatory in a cinema hall and...

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Answer to: Have any of your classmates/schoolmates had an experience like the one described in the story where they needed help? Describe how they were helped.

Two years ago, my friend Raju visited the market to buy some household things. It was a crowded market and a shop caught fire due to short circuit. Th...

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Answer to: What is the meaning of “My cat was back and so was I”? Had the author gone anywhere? Why does he say that he is also back?

Here the author wants to point out that life without affection is useless. He was depressed after a great loss in all fields. His old school and teach...

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