Chapter 1
1. Who is the central character in the story?
Ans: The central character is a man who never believed in mere utility and loved creating art.
2. What kind of work did the man do on Earth?
Ans: He made sculptures, painted pictures, and created beautiful but "useless" things.
3. Why did people laugh at the man on Earth?
Ans: Because he did not do any useful work and spent time indulging in whims and art.
4. How did the man end up in the Workers' Paradise?
Ans: Due to a mistake by an aerial messenger who took him to the wrong place.
5. What is the main value of Workers' Paradise?
Ans: The people there value hard work, productivity, and never waste time.
6. How did the man behave in Workers' Paradise?
Ans: He lounged around, relaxed by streams, and disrupted the busy routine of others.
7. How did people react to the man’s behavior in Workers' Paradise?
Ans: They were annoyed and confused because he did not fit their lifestyle.
8. What did the girl with the pitcher ask the man?
Ans: She asked what the lines and colors in his painting meant and what their purpose was.
9. What was the man’s reply to the girl’s question?
Ans: He said, "Nothing. A picture may have no meaning and serve no purpose."
10. How did the girl react after seeing the painting?
Ans: She became curious and intrigued, and began to feel a sense that had no purpose or meaning.
11. What did the man offer to make for the girl?
Ans: A colored ribbon for her hair.
12. What was the purpose of the ribbon?
Ans: Nothing — it was purely decorative and served no practical use.
13. How did the girl change after meeting the man?
Ans: She began to spend time on beauty and art, and her pace slowed down.
14. What impact did the man have on the workers in Paradise?
Ans: Many began wasting time on painting, sculpture, and other creative activities.
15. Why were the elders of Workers’ Paradise worried?
Ans: Because work was suffering and people were wasting time.
16. What did the aerial messenger confess?
Ans: That he had mistakenly brought the wrong man into Workers’ Paradise.
17. What did the elders decide about the man?
Ans: They told him that he must leave the Workers' Paradise.
18. How did the man feel about leaving?
Ans: He sighed in relief and prepared to leave.
19. What did the girl do when the man was about to leave?
Ans: She said, “Wait a moment! I shall come with you.”
20. How did the elders react to the girl’s decision?
Ans: They were shocked and gasped in surprise.
21. What does the story suggest about the value of beauty and art?
Ans: The story suggests that beauty and creativity have value even without a practical purpose.
22. What is the main theme of the story?
Ans: The contrast between utility and imagination, showing that life needs more than just work — it needs beauty and leisure too.
