GYAN BHARATI SCHOOL, SAKET

LITERATURE WORKSHEET
Answer the following questions in about 40 to 50 words only.
a) What was Behrman’s lifelong dream? Did he realize it?
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b) What two things were different in the kingdom of fools?
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c) ‘The disciple had a wise guru.’ Justify.
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d) ‘Greed never goes unpunished.’ Comment on the statement with reference to the disciple from In
the Kingdom of Fools.
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e) What was Johnsy suffering from? Why wasn’t there any improvement in her condition?
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f) ‘Sue was a true and faithful friend.’ Elaborate.
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g) How did Olga treat Lushkoff initially? Why did she do this?
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h) Why does Lushkoff acknowledge Olga’s contribution in reforming him?
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i) How was Lushkoff, the beggar different from Lushkoff, the notary?
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j) Complete the following table on the basis of your reading of In The Kingdom of Fools:

Name Reason for trial

RICH MERCHANT
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BRICKLAYER
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DANCING GIRL
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GOLDSMITH
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RICH MERCHANT’S
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