1)When Velu stood on the platform but he felt 'as if he was still on a moving train'. Why?
-> Velu was used to the train's shaking and thus, his legs felt wobbly and he felt as if he was still on a moving train.
2)What made him feel miserable?
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-> Velu was used to the train's shaking and thus, his legs felt wobbly and he felt as if he was still on a moving train.
2)What made him feel miserable?
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- Velu had run away from home.
- He was extremely tired.
- He had no money.
- He knew no one.
3) (i)Velu traveled without a ticket. Why?
-> He had no money to buy a ticket.
(ii)How did he escape the attention of the ticket collector?
-> The TC didn't come to the unreserved compartment, which helped him escape the ticket collector's attention.
4)Why did Velu run away from home?
-> Velu was angry due to his father being addicted to drinking, as he took all his savings and spent them. He was also prone to be beaten by his father at will.
5)Why did Velu follow the 'strange' girl?
-> He had no idea where to go. So he followed the strange girl.
6)Can Velu read Tamil and English? How do you know?
->Velu couldn't read English, but as he could read 'Central jail' in Tamil, it meant he knew Tamil.
7) (i)Where did the girl lead Velu to?
->The Girl led Velu to the back of a wedding hall.
(ii)What did they get to eat?
-> They got some vada and bananas to eat.
8)What did she do? Think of a one-word answer?
-> Rag picking.
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