Chapter- 11       My First Visit to Bank


1. Q: What is the lesson about?

A: It is about the writer’s first and funny experience in a bank.

2. Q: Why did the writer go to the bank?

A: He went to deposit and withdraw money.

3. Q: Was the writer experienced in banking?

A: No, he was inexperienced.

4. Q: How did the writer feel in the bank?

A: He felt nervous and confused.

5. Q: What did the writer want to do first?

A: He wanted to deposit money.

6. Q: Who did he approach in the bank?

A: He approached the bank clerk.

7. Q: What mistake did the writer make?

A: He behaved awkwardly and did not understand procedures.

8. Q: Why was the writer nervous?

A: Because it was his first visit to a bank.

9. Q: What did the manager think about the writer?

A: The manager thought he was unusual.

10. Q: Why did the manager take him to a private room?

A: To talk to him privately.

11. Q: What did the writer do in the private room?

A: He explained his purpose nervously.

12. Q: What did the writer do after depositing money?

A: He decided to withdraw it.

13. Q: How did he try to withdraw money?

A: By writing a cheque.

14. Q: Did he know how to write a cheque?

A: No, he did not know properly.

15. Q: What happened when he gave the cheque?

A: The clerks found his behavior strange.

16. Q: Why did the clerks look at him?

A: Because of his unusual actions.

17. Q: Why did the writer pretend to be angry?

A: To hide his nervousness.

18. Q: What did the writer finally do?

A: He withdrew all his money.

19. Q: Why did the clerks laugh?

A: Because his actions were funny and confusing.

20. Q: How did the writer feel at the end?

A: He felt embarrassed.

21. Q: What kind of story is this?

A: It is a humorous story.

22. Q: What is the main theme of the lesson?

A: Humor and human mistakes.

23. Q: What does the story teach us?

A: Not to be afraid of new situations.

24. Q: What is a cheque?

A: A written order to withdraw money from a bank.

25. Q: What is the role of a bank clerk?

A: To handle transactions.

26. Q: What did the writer learn?

A: He learned about banking procedures.

27. Q: Why is the story funny?

A: Because of the writer’s confusion.

28. Q: What does the story show about human nature?

A: People can feel nervous in new situations.

29. Q: What should we do in unfamiliar situations?

A: Stay calm and ask for help.

30. Q: What is the conclusion of the lesson?

A: Mistakes can be funny learning experiences.

Answer by Dimpee Bora