1. How did Roma fall on the tracks?
Ans: Roma had squeezed herself near the door of the crowded ladies compartment of a Mumbai local train. Suddenly she got pushed, lost her foothold and was thrown out of the coach.
2. What did Baleshwar Mishra do as soon as he saw the girl lying next to the tracks?
Ans: On seeing the girl on the tracks, Baleshwar immediately pulled the red emergency chain of the train. As the train slowed, then Baleshwar bravely jumped off the still moving train and rushed towards the girl.
3. Who volunteered to help Baleshwar? How did he help him?
Ans: A tempo truck driver stopped and helped Baleshwar to lay the girl down in the back of his truck and drove them to a small hospital, but it lacked facilities. So he drove them to a bigger hospital where she could be treated well.
4. How did the doctors at Divine Multi Specialty Hospital treat Roma?
Ans: The Medical Director of the hospital saw the extent of Roma’s injuries and immediately admitted her to the ICU without any paper work. X-rays were taken out and the doctors found that she needed surgery. She was taken care of very well and recovered within a few days.
5. Why did Baleshwar revisit the spot where Roma had fallen?
Ans: Roma’s brother, Dinesh, had told him that her call phone and handbag were missing. Baleshwar revisited the spot where Roma had fallen. With the help of a railway employee he was able to recover some of her belongings.
6. After Roma‟s recovery, what did she say about Baleshwar?
Ans: Roma was amazed to hear about the manner in which she had been rescued. She wondered how a stranger could jump off a train and risk his life for her. She could not imagine what would have happened to her if Baleshwar had not been there. She felt that she could never repay him for what he had done.
7. “Take the girl to Airoli,” Suggested the cop. But Baleshwar disagreed. Why did he do so?
Ans: Baleshwar felt that the girl needed medical help immediately. Airoli was at least 10 kilometres away and he knew of a small hospital close by. So he did not agree with the cop.
8. Was Baleshwar right in asking Roma her name while she lay in a critical condition? Justify your answer.
Ans: Baleshwar was absolutely right in asking Roma her name. He also got from her, her brother’s name and phone number. With this he was able to call her brother and inform him about Roma’s accident.
9. Baleshwar had a good memory. Do you agree with this? Give examples to support your view.
Ans: Yes, Baleshwar had a good memory. Roma had given him her brother’s cell phone number and he memorized it quickly before she lost consciousness again. Thus he was able to contact Dinesh and inform him about the accident.
10. If Baleshwar had not come forward to help Roma, what would have happened to her?
Ans: If Baleshwar had not come forward to help Roma, She would have bled to death. Luckily Baleshwar took her to the hospital in time and got her treated.
11. “Roma Talreja tried to settle into a corner near the door in the train”. Was she right in doing this?
Ans: No, it was wrong on Roma’s part to settle into a corner near the door. It was very risky as there was a great rush. People were pushing each other to stand safely in less space and she could have fallen which she did.
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