G I T A R A T T A N J I N D A L P U B L I C S C H O O L

ROHINI DELHI-110085

CLASS : XII SUBJECT : ENGLISH

ASSIGNMENT 2
LESSON 1
THE LOST SPRING: STORIES OF STOLEN CHILDHOOD

Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words:-
a) What explanation does Anees Jung offer for the children not wearing footwear?
b) How is Sahebs name a total contrast to his very existence?
c) What does the author describe the children of slums as partners in survival?
d) I go inside when no one is around. Where does Saheb go? Why? Why does he go there
only when on one is around?
e) To be born in the caste of bangle makers has become both a destiny and a curse. Discuss
briefly.
f) Anees Jung speaks about the coexistence of two diverse, distinct worlds with respect to
the bangle makers. What are they?
g) The family occupation of bangle making and poverty is the accepted order in Firozabad.
Comment with respect to Mukeshs grandmother.
h) What could be some of the reasons for the migration of people from villages to cities?
i) Do you think the fenced gate has a metaphor attached to it?
j) There is something ironical about the old woman wearing bangles? what is it?
Answer the following question in 150 words:-
Together they have imposed the baggage on the child Elucidate.