Flamingo – Prose Important Questions
(2021–2026 Trend)
1. The Last Lesson
1. Why was Franz afraid of going to school that day? (Repeated)
2. What was the order from Berlin and how did it affect the school? (Repeated)
3. Describe the character of M. Hamel.
4. Why did the villagers attend the last lesson?
5. What change came in Franz’s attitude toward the French language?
6. How does the story highlight the importance of mother tongue?
7. What message does the chapter give about language and identity?
8. How did Franz realize the value of education at the end?
(This chapter is one of the most frequently asked in boards.)
2. Lost Spring
1. What does the title “Lost Spring” mean?
2. Describe the life of Saheb in Seemapuri. (Repeated)
3. Why does the author say that childhood is stolen?
4. Who was Mukesh and what was his dream?
5. Explain the problems of child labour in Firozabad.
6. Why do the ragpickers remain poor for generations?
7. What social message does the chapter give?
8. How does the author show the contrast between hope and reality?
3. Deep Water
1. Why did Douglas develop a fear of water? (Repeated)
2. What happened at the YMCA swimming pool?
3. How did Douglas overcome his fear of water?
4. Why did Douglas go to Lake Wentworth later?
5. What role did the swimming instructor play?
6. What lesson does the story teach about fear and courage?
7. How does the chapter show determination and perseverance?
8. What message does the story give about facing challenges?
, 4. The Rattrap
1. Why did the peddler think the world was a rattrap?
2. How did the crofter help the peddler?
3. Why did the peddler steal the money?
4. Describe Edla Willmansson’s character.
5. How did Edla change the peddler’s life?
6. What message does the story give about kindness and trust?
7. Explain the symbolism of the rattrap.
8. Why did the peddler return the stolen money?
5. Indigo
1. Why did Rajkumar Shukla approach Gandhiji?
2. What problem did the sharecroppers of Champaran face?
3. How did Gandhiji help the farmers?
4. What was the result of Gandhiji’s investigation?
5. Explain the significance of the Champaran movement.
6. Why did the British officials feel threatened by Gandhiji?
7. How did this incident start civil disobedience in India?
8. What leadership qualities of Gandhiji are shown in the chapter?
6. Poets and Pancakes
1. What was Gemini Studios famous for?
2. Who was Subbu and why was he important?
3. Why did the makeup department use so much pancake?
4. Describe the character of the office boy.
5. What satire on the film industry is shown in the chapter?
6. How did the visit of Stephen Spender affect the staff?
7. Why were the audience confused by the speech?
8. What message does the chapter give about human nature and jealousy?
7. The Interview (Part 1 & Part 2)
1. What are the pros and cons of interviews according to the chapter?
2. Why do some famous people dislike interviews?
3. What does Umberto Eco say about writing?
(2021–2026 Trend)
1. The Last Lesson
1. Why was Franz afraid of going to school that day? (Repeated)
2. What was the order from Berlin and how did it affect the school? (Repeated)
3. Describe the character of M. Hamel.
4. Why did the villagers attend the last lesson?
5. What change came in Franz’s attitude toward the French language?
6. How does the story highlight the importance of mother tongue?
7. What message does the chapter give about language and identity?
8. How did Franz realize the value of education at the end?
(This chapter is one of the most frequently asked in boards.)
2. Lost Spring
1. What does the title “Lost Spring” mean?
2. Describe the life of Saheb in Seemapuri. (Repeated)
3. Why does the author say that childhood is stolen?
4. Who was Mukesh and what was his dream?
5. Explain the problems of child labour in Firozabad.
6. Why do the ragpickers remain poor for generations?
7. What social message does the chapter give?
8. How does the author show the contrast between hope and reality?
3. Deep Water
1. Why did Douglas develop a fear of water? (Repeated)
2. What happened at the YMCA swimming pool?
3. How did Douglas overcome his fear of water?
4. Why did Douglas go to Lake Wentworth later?
5. What role did the swimming instructor play?
6. What lesson does the story teach about fear and courage?
7. How does the chapter show determination and perseverance?
8. What message does the story give about facing challenges?
, 4. The Rattrap
1. Why did the peddler think the world was a rattrap?
2. How did the crofter help the peddler?
3. Why did the peddler steal the money?
4. Describe Edla Willmansson’s character.
5. How did Edla change the peddler’s life?
6. What message does the story give about kindness and trust?
7. Explain the symbolism of the rattrap.
8. Why did the peddler return the stolen money?
5. Indigo
1. Why did Rajkumar Shukla approach Gandhiji?
2. What problem did the sharecroppers of Champaran face?
3. How did Gandhiji help the farmers?
4. What was the result of Gandhiji’s investigation?
5. Explain the significance of the Champaran movement.
6. Why did the British officials feel threatened by Gandhiji?
7. How did this incident start civil disobedience in India?
8. What leadership qualities of Gandhiji are shown in the chapter?
6. Poets and Pancakes
1. What was Gemini Studios famous for?
2. Who was Subbu and why was he important?
3. Why did the makeup department use so much pancake?
4. Describe the character of the office boy.
5. What satire on the film industry is shown in the chapter?
6. How did the visit of Stephen Spender affect the staff?
7. Why were the audience confused by the speech?
8. What message does the chapter give about human nature and jealousy?
7. The Interview (Part 1 & Part 2)
1. What are the pros and cons of interviews according to the chapter?
2. Why do some famous people dislike interviews?
3. What does Umberto Eco say about writing?
