Q. 39. In what way did Bholi find her teacher different from the people at home? What incident touched her heart?
Ans : At home nobody cared for Bholi. But her teacher showed great love and sympathy for her. She filled her heart with a new hope and new life. The teacher’s loving and affectionate behaviour touched her heart.
Q. 40. Did she enjoy her first day in school? What made her happy on this very day?
Ans : In the beginning she showed no interest, as she was nervous and afraid. But the pictures in the class room and the company of many girls of her age made her happy. Further the teacher’s sweet voice attracted the girl.
Q. 41. Why was the twentieth century called the Era of the Book?
Ans : In the twentieth century there were books about everything. Book illustrated, educated, punctuated and even decorated. Hence it was called the ‘Era of the Book’.
Q. 42. Who tried to invade the earth in the twenty first century?
Ans : The Martians tried to invade the earth in the twenty first century. The invasion was stopped by Mother Goose, a well-known book of nursery rhymes in English.
Q. 43. What guesses were made by Think- Tank about the books found on earth?
Ans : First of all Think-Tank declared that they were sandwiches. He ordered the crew of space probe to eat one of those. Secondly he thought it to be communication devices.
Q. 44. What do you know about Think-Tank form the play?
Ans : Think –Tank is the commander-in-chief and the King of Mars. He is a very arrogant and haughty. He thinks himself to be the most intelligent creature in the whole universe. But in fact he is very dull-headed.
Q. 45. What are the relations between the Earthlings and the Martians in the twenty fifth century?
Ans : In the twenty fifth century the earthlings have resumed contact with Mars. They have become very friendly with the Martians. They have taught the Martians the differences between sandwiches and books. They have set up a model library in their capital city of Marsopolis.
