1. Even though Velu was standing on the platform, he thought “he was still aboard a moving train.” Why?
1. Even though Velu was standing on the platform, he thought “he was still aboard a moving train.” Why?
Explanation:
Velu travelled from his home to Chennai on the Kanyakumari Express. He took his first train ride, and as he got off, he observed his legs were flimsy and unsteady as he stood on the station. He felt like he was still on a speeding train and was so hungry and anxious.
2. He was unhappy because of what.
2. He was unhappy because of what.
Explanation:
After fleeing home village two days earlier due to violence from his drunken father, Velu put his head on his knees, exhausted and depressed. He hadn't had any food for the past two days other than some peanuts and a small amount of jaggery. He felt lost and hopeless as soon as he entered the massive city.
3. Velu did not have a ticket for his trip. Why?
3. Velu did not have a ticket for his trip. Why?
Explanation:
Because his alcoholic father would take the money his sisters and he made and spend it on drink, Velu left his hometown. Because he lacked the money to buy a railway ticket for himself, he traveled without a ticket.
4. How did he avoid being noticed by the ticket collector?
4. How did he avoid being noticed by the ticket collector?
Explanation:
When the ticket collector happily did not go to the unreserved compartment, Velu eluded their notice. Because he was without a ticket, he attempted to sleep on the ground close to the entrance.
5. Why did Velu flee his house?
5. Why did Velu flee his house?
Explanation:
Since Velu came from a low-income family, he and his sisters had a difficult time getting by. Yet his drunken father would siphon off all of their cash and blow it on liquor. The young child was upset with his father and fled the house.
6. Why did he make the decision to pursue the "weird" girl?
6. Why did he make the decision to pursue the "weird" girl?
Explanation:
As Velu was new to the area and unsure of what to do, he decided to follow the ‘strange’ female. But since he hadn't eaten in two days, he was ravenous and anxious.
7. Can Velu read both English and Tamil? how did you find out?
7. Can Velu read both English and Tamil? how did you find out?
Explanation:
Since he didn't understand what the large English signboards were saying, Velu was unable to read them. Yet, he had to strain his eyes to read it in Tamil when he passed through the Central Jail.
8. It won't be long before you start counting bars there, the girl warned.
What does she mean by?
When she says, "If you are not careful...," what does she mean?
Later, she adds a sentence that has the same meaning. Seek out that phrase.)
8. It won't be long before you start counting bars there, the girl warned.
What does she mean by?
When she says, "If you are not careful...," what does she mean?
Later, she adds a sentence that has the same meaning. Seek out that phrase.)
Explanation:
The Central Jail was the subject of her discussion.
She intended to convey to Velu that he should never be apprehended and sent in jail when she said, "If you are not cautious...," in her reply. She also emphasized that they should exercise extreme caution and refrain from making any stupid decisions in order to avoid being detained by police.
The girl repeated herself, "You don't have to do anything." Keeping you from being apprehended is all I ask.
9. i. To what destination did the girl lead Velu?
ii. What did they eat, exactly?
9. i. To what destination did the girl lead Velu?
ii. What did they eat, exactly?
Explanation:
After escorting Velu to a sizable wedding location, the girl sped behind the structure to a sizable rubbish bin. Knowing he was hungry, she quickly grabbed a vada to give him to eat before grabbing a squashed banana and holding it out to him.
The female was given just a banana, but Velu was given a squashy banana and a vada.
10. Which jobs did she hold? Consider a one-word response.
10. Which jobs did she hold? Consider a one-word response.
Explanation:
The young woman was a rag collector.
“rag-picker” is that someone who purchases and sells rags.
11. i. What kind of material is used to construct the "weird" huts?
ii. Why do you think Velu finds them odd?
11. i. What kind of material is used to construct the "weird" huts?
ii. Why do you think Velu finds them odd?
Explanation:
A variety of materials, including metal sheets, tires, bricks, wood, and plastic, were used to construct the "weird" huts.
The houses in Velu's village were made of palm leaves and mud. The city huts, however, struck him as peculiar because they were made of a variety of materials, including metal sheets, tires, bricks, wood, and plastic. They appeared to be about to fall over as they stood awkwardly. He had had never been to a slum neighbourhood before, and he was astonished by how people there lived and where they got the materials to build their dwellings.
12. What types of items did Jaya acquire, and what did kids like her do with such items?
12. What types of items did Jaya acquire, and what did kids like her do with such items?
Explanation:
Jaya and other kids gathered glass, plastic, paper, and other materials. They all went to Jam Bazar Jaggu, who then sold it all to a nearby manufacturer.
13. Having a job makes Velu happy or unhappy? Reason for your response.
13. Having a job makes Velu happy or unhappy? Reason for your response.
Explanation:
Velu was unhappy with his new employment as a rag-picker, which forced him to sift through rubbish cans, despite the fact that he had abandoned his family. He recalled that the only labour he had ever performed had been weeding and letting cows graze on the landowner's land. He made the decision to work as a rag-picker in the interim until he could locate a better position.
14. Is Velu a boy who is smart? Which passages in the text demonstrate whether or not he is?
14. Is Velu a boy who is smart? Which passages in the text demonstrate whether or not he is?
Explanation:
In order to avoid his drunken father's abuse, Velu was a young, naive man who left his hometown. Nonetheless, he experienced disorientation and sadness when landing at a big city like Chennai because of all the people there. He soon came into contact with Jaya, a rack-picker, who helped him get food after noticing how hungry he was. In order to get somewhere or know what to do in such a huge metropolis, Velu then followed her. He glanced at the Central Prison Hoarding in Tamil as he walked up, and Jaya warned him not to do anything foolish or he'd end up in the hands of the police.
She led him to the slum, where he noticed the unusual huts made of metal sheets, tires, bricks, wood, and plastic. He continued to follow her after that. They appeared to be about to fall over as they stood awkwardly. Jaya then explained how she and other young people had gathered glass, paper, and other goods and given them to Jam Bazar Jaggu, who had then sold them to a nearby factory. After considering everything, Velu promises to work as a rag-picker like Jaya until he can find a job that suits him.
15. Do you consider Jaya to be a courageous, perceptive, and humorous youngster? Look for examples of her bravery, kindness, and humour in the writing.
15. Do you consider Jaya to be a courageous, perceptive, and humorous youngster? Look for examples of her bravery, kindness, and humour in the writing.
Explanation:
It's true that Jaya was a fearless, kind, and funny young woman. She shared Velu's age, picked up trash as a job, and was aware of how difficult it was to survive in the city. She knew where she could find food and was familiar with all the streets in the city. She met Velu at the train station, showed him about the city, collected glass, paper, and bottles, and brought him food from a trash can outside a wedding venue. She offered him a place to work with her picking up rags and made every effort to help him.
She also gave him a pair of worn-out shoes without laces, a sack, and a stick. But, when she queries Velu about his motivation for coming to Chennai, we notice that she has a funny side. She also helps him cross the busy streets and cautions him against standing in the center of the road because he might get hit by big cars.
16. One may not realize the value of what they consider rubbish. In light of the plot of this narrative, do you feel this statement to be meaningful? How?
16. One may not realize the value of what they consider rubbish. In light of the plot of this narrative, do you feel this statement to be meaningful? How?
Explanation:
The story "Children at Work" depicts the miserable situation of slum dwellers, especially young people who are compelled to work as rag-pickers in order to survive and eat in big cities. It shows how these young people collect the trash that we discard in order to support themselves. These young people collect paper, bottles, and food scraps that are thrown away by locals and sell them for money to local businesses. Indeed, the trash that one person throws out might be a gift or a source of income for someone else. Such children are compelled to work as ragpickers in order to support themselves because of their difficult conditions.
17. Velu left his home when he was how old? He left his house, but why?
17. Velu left his home when he was how old? He left his house, but why?
Explanation:
When Velu was eleven years old, he escaped his house. He was willing to take this chance since he was tired of his abusive, inebriated father.
18. What issues did Velu encounter while standing on the Chennai platform?
18. What issues did Velu encounter while standing on the Chennai platform?
Explanation:
Velu was hungry, alone, and worn out. He was downhearted. He had gone two days without eating anything but peanuts. He was homeless and indigent.
19. Jaya’s source of income is unclear.
19. Jaya’s source of income is unclear.
Explanation:
In a hut close to a filthy sewer, Jaya, a small girl, resided. Her line of business was rag gathering. Paper, plastic, glass, and even food scraps from trash bins and stacks were collected by her for a living.
20. Who was Jaya as a girl? How was Velu helped by her?
20. Who was Jaya as a girl? How was Velu helped by her?
Explanation:
Jaya was a helpless little rag picker carrying a sack. She took garbage out of the dumpsters. Despite her diminutive size, she was kind. She did her usual rag picking and helped Velu prepare the meals.
21. What issues do millions of underprivileged kids in India face? What fundamental problem does the story tackle?
21. What issues do millions of underprivileged kids in India face? What fundamental problem does the story tackle?
Explanation:
This story shows young people who are made to work so they can support both their parents and themselves. They are unable to play with kids their age or go to school. The dangers of child labour are emphasized in the story.
22. What events led to Velu's transformation into a rag ppicker
22. What events led to Velu's transformation into a rag ppicker
Explanation:
Velu was an eleven-year-old boy. Because to his father's drinking, he left home. He used to abuse him and his sister and steal their wages. He relocated to Chennai where he ran into a girl his age. A sizable bag was slung to the young woman's back. She was gathering disposable cups and putting them in the bag. She went outside to grab Velu some food after seeing him in such a miserable state. She led Velu to her hut, a structure constructed of sheets, plastic, and wood.
