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1. What class does Swami stare at while bored in Vendanayagam’s class in Chapter 1?

While bored in Vendanayagam’s class, Swami stares at the toddlers in Infant Standards through the bars of his classroom window.

2. Why does Swami’s scripture teacher, Mr. Ebenezar, call the class idiots?

Mr. Ebenezar calls the class idiots for believing in “dirty, lifeless, wooden idols and stone images” (5).

3. What does Swami say about Jesus in response to Mr. Ebenezar’s criticism of Hindu beliefs in Chapter 1?

After Mr. Ebenezar criticizes the class’s Hindu beliefs and gods, Swami asks if Jesus was not just as guilty since he was crucified. Swami also asks why Jesus ate flesh and fish and drink wine as Brahmin’s believe a god should be vegetarian.

4. In what ways does Rajam, the new student in Chapter 2, impress Swami?

Rajam, the new student, is well-dressed and intelligent and is not afraid of Mani who is a bully. Rajam impresses Swami and the whole class when he returns a jab to Mani.

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