Page 9 - Lesson Notes

ANS. When the child raised his demand for a ride on the round about, his parents did not
reply. He moved his head up to look for them. It was then that he discovered that he had

lost his way. His anxiety and insecurity have been described in the following ways-

1. The child saw hefty men with murderous eyes and got scared of them.

2. He ran here and there looking for his parents.

3. His turban untied.

4. His clothes became dirty.

5. He was screaming at the top of his voice.

4. Why does the lost child lose interest in the things that he had wanted earlier?
ANS. The lost child loses interest in the things that he wanted earlier because now he is
sad as he has lost his parents. Before getting anything of his choice like sweets, flowers,

balloons, joy rides and music, he wants to reunite with his mother and father.

5. What do you think happens in the end? Does the child find his parents?
ANS. The ending of the story is not given. I think that in the end, the boy finds his parents

standing at the fair reception. Thus, the child finds his parents and they reunite once again.