Chapter 7

Jalebis 

Work in small groups

1. Select and read sentences that show

    •    that the boy is tempted to eat jalebis.

        that he is feeling guilty.

        that he is justifying a wrong deed.

2. Discuss the following points.

        is the boy intelligent? If so, what is the evidence of it?

    •    Does his outlook on the jalebis episode change after Class VIII? Does he see that episode in a new             light?

        Why are coins made to 'talk' in this story? What purpose dose it serve?