1. Why was the man staring at Bepin Babu in disbelief?
1. Why was the man staring at Bepin Babu in disbelief?
Explanation:
Parimal Ghose, the man in question, was shocked when Bepin Babu failed to recognize him. He found it hard to believe that Bepin could have forgotten their acquaintance, and his disbelief was evident in his gaze.
2. Where did Bepin Babu claim to have gone in October 1958?
2. Where did Bepin Babu claim to have gone in October 1958?
Explanation:
Bepin Babu stated that he had been in Kanpur in October 1958 when asked by Parimal Ghose.
3. What did Parimal Ghose know about Bepin Babu?
3. What did Parimal Ghose know about Bepin Babu?
Explanation:
Parimal Ghose was familiar with several details about Bepin Babu's personal life. He knew that Bepin's wife had passed away and that his only brother had died in a Ranchi lunatic asylum the same year. He also knew that Bepin Babu had no children and was an avid book lover.
4. Why did Bepin Babu feel concerned about what Parimal Ghose had told him?
4. Why did Bepin Babu feel concerned about what Parimal Ghose had told him?
Explanation:
Bepin Babu was troubled by the intimate details of his life that Parimal Ghose had revealed. He wondered if he had really forgotten about his visit to Ranchi and began to worry about the state of his memory.
5. How did Bepin Babu attempt to resolve the confusion surrounding his visit to Ranchi?
5. How did Bepin Babu attempt to resolve the confusion surrounding his visit to Ranchi?
Explanation:
In order to determine the truth about his trip to Ranchi, Bepin Babu decided to reach out to Dinesh Mukerji, whom Parimal had mentioned as being there at the same time.
6.Why did Bepin Babu hesitate to visit Mr. Mukerji, and what did he decide to do instead?
6.Why did Bepin Babu hesitate to visit Mr. Mukerji, and what did he decide to do instead?
Explanation:
Bepin Babu was hesitant to visit Mr. Mukerji as he feared that Mukerji would think he had gone mad if he had indeed visited Ranchi and could not recall it. Therefore, he decided to call Mukerji instead.
7. What did Bepin Babu learn from his conversation with Mr. Mukerji, and how did it affect him?
7. What did Bepin Babu learn from his conversation with Mr. Mukerji, and how did it affect him?
Explanation:
Mukerji did not provide a clear answer regarding their trip to Ranchi. He mentioned having been there twice but was unsure about the particular trip. This response only added to Bepin Babu's confusion and made him lose his appetite.
8. Who was Chunilal, and what was his request to Bepin Babu?
8. Who was Chunilal, and what was his request to Bepin Babu?
Explanation:
Chunilal was an old friend of Bepin Babu, who asked for help in his job.
9. Why was Dr. Chanda perplexed, and what was unique about Bepin Babu's memory loss?
9. Why was Dr. Chanda perplexed, and what was unique about Bepin Babu's memory loss?
Explanation:
Dr. Chanda, a young physician, was puzzled by Bepin Babu's memory loss as he had never encountered such a case before. He advised Bepin Babu to revisit Ranchi to potentially regain his lost memories.
10. Did Bepin Babu truly suffer from memory loss and forget his trip to Ranchi?
10. Did Bepin Babu truly suffer from memory loss and forget his trip to Ranchi?
Explanation:
Initially, it seemed that way. However, Bepin Babu eventually remembered his visit to Ranchi in 1958.
11. Why do you think Chunilal approached Bepin Babu, and what did he possess even though he claimed to have no money?
11. Why do you think Chunilal approached Bepin Babu, and what did he possess even though he claimed to have no money?
Explanation:
Chunilal sought financial assistance from his old friend, Bepin Babu. Despite claiming to have no money, he had intelligence and resourcefulness, which he believed could help him get back on his feet.
12. What was Bepin Babu’s favorite pastime? What was his weekly routine?
12. What was Bepin Babu’s favorite pastime? What was his weekly routine?
Explanation:
Bepin Babu enjoyed reading books, specifically crime stories, ghost stories, and thrillers. Every Monday, he would buy new books of these genres from Kalicharan’s shop.
13. How would you describe Bepin Babu’s personality?
13. How would you describe Bepin Babu’s personality?
Explanation:
Bepin Babu was introverted and kept to himself. He had a small group of friends and did not enjoy engaging in small talk or idle chatter.
14. What was Bepin Babu’s initial belief regarding his visit to Ranchi in ’58?
14. What was Bepin Babu’s initial belief regarding his visit to Ranchi in ’58?
Explanation:
Bepin Babu was convinced that he had not traveled to Ranchi during the Pujas in ’58.
15. How did Bepin Babu react to his encounter with Parimal Ghose?
15. How did Bepin Babu react to his encounter with Parimal Ghose?
Explanation:
Bepin Babu became increasingly restless after his meeting with Parimal Ghose. The encounter began to occupy more and more of his thoughts, even while he was at work.
16. Why was Bepin Babu unable to dismiss what Parimal Ghose had told him?
16. Why was Bepin Babu unable to dismiss what Parimal Ghose had told him?
Explanation:
Bepin Babu could not ignore what Parimal Ghose had said because he had extensive knowledge about Bepin Babu’s personal life, including the death of his wife and his brother’s mental health issues. Bepin Babu could not understand how Parimal Ghose could be wrong about the Ranchi trip given his knowledge about Bepin Babu’s life.
17. What was Bepin Babu’s medical condition, and what was Dr. Chanda’s suggestion?
17. What was Bepin Babu’s medical condition, and what was Dr. Chanda’s suggestion?
Explanation:
Bepin Babu had lost all memory of his visit to Ranchi. Dr. Chanda recommended that he return to Ranchi to see if this would help jog his memory.
18. What qualities of Bepin Babu made him successful in his career?
18. What qualities of Bepin Babu made him successful in his career?
Explanation:
Bepin Babu was a responsible and hardworking person who took his job seriously. He was punctual and went to the office regularly. These qualities made him successful in his career.
19. Why did Bepin Babu finally agree to meet Chunilal?
19. Why did Bepin Babu finally agree to meet Chunilal?
Explanation:
Bepin Babu changed his mind and agreed to meet Chunilal because he thought Chunilal might have some information about his lost memory of the Ranchi trip.
20. What could have caused Bepin Babu's sudden loss of consciousness at Hundroo Falls?
20. What could have caused Bepin Babu's sudden loss of consciousness at Hundroo Falls?
Explanation:
It is unclear what caused Bepin Babu's sudden loss of consciousness at Hundroo Falls. It is possible that he could have slipped and hit his head.
21. How did Bepin Babu react when he found out the truth about Chunilal's intentions?
21. How did Bepin Babu react when he found out the truth about Chunilal's intentions?
Explanation:
When Bepin Babu found out that Chunilal had tricked him, he was not angry but regretted having refused to help him earlier. He saw through Chunilal's plan and learned a valuable lesson.
22. What was Bepin Babu's condition in the story? Was it a genuine medical condition or was it deliberate?
22. What was Bepin Babu's condition in the story? Was it a genuine medical condition or was it deliberate?
Explanation:
Bepin Babu was a solitary person whose wife had passed away ten years earlier. He suffered from memory loss, and he completely forgot that he had visited Ranchi in 1958. Despite his efforts to recall his past, his memory did not return. It is unclear whether his condition was genuine or deliberate.
23. Who was Chunilal, and what was his role in the story?
23. Who was Chunilal, and what was his role in the story?
Explanation:
Chunilal was a former schoolmate of Bepin Babu's who was going through tough times and needed assistance. Bepin Babu initially refused to see him, but Chunilal later confirmed that Bepin had indeed visited Ranchi. He sent a letter to Bepin Babu, informing him that his novel had been accepted for publication and that he would receive a sizable sum of money. The news had a therapeutic effect on Bepin, and he began to feel better.
