What does the author notice one Sunday afternoon? What is his mother’s reaction? What does she do?
Why does he break down in tears after the fire?
Why is the author deeply embarrassed the next day in school? What words show his fear and insecurity?
The cat and the author are very fond of each other. How has this been shown in the story? Where was the cat after the fire? Who brings it back and how?
What actions of the schoolmates change the author's understanding of life and people, and comfort him emotionally?
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?
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?
