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The author describes Bepin Babu as a serious and hardworking man. What evidence can you find in the story to support this?
Bepin Babu was described as a serious and hardworking man. He was working daily in his office. It was a big firm and he was doing a responsible job. He had been associated with this firm for the past twenty-five years and had a reputation for being a tireless and conscientious worker.
Why did Bepin Babu change his mind about meeting Chunilal? What was the result of this meeting?
Chunilal would often come to visit Bepin Babu to request him for help in getting a job. But Bepin Babu refused to meet him. However, that day he changed his mind and decided to meet Chunilal and enquire of him if the latter remembers about his Ranchi visit. However, Chunilal confirmed about Bepin Babu’s visit to Ranchi. Hearing this, Bepin Babu, in a puzzled state, decided to consult a specialist doctor and get treatment for his memory loss.
Bepin Babu lost consciousness at Hudroo Falls. What do you think was the reason for this?
Bepin Babu lost consciousness at Hudroo Falls as he realised this was the final place which would help him to recollect his memory of his previous visit to Ranchi in 1958. However, he couldn’t recollect a single incident and soon fell down beside a boulder near Hudroo and broke his hip by accident.
How do you think Bepin Babu reacted when he found out that Chunilal had tricked him?
When Bepin Babu found out that he was tricked by Chunilal, he was filled with remorse for not helping Chuni in his time of need. He regretted refusing to help Chunilal and realised that he had indeed become a victim of forgetfulness as he had forgotten the real meaning of friendship at the time of his affluence.