Resilience
What does Saroo do when he is hungry in Kolkata?
He looks for food scraps and begs.
Where is Saroo's first home?
Ganesh Talai, in Khandwa, India.
What name does Saroo use for his hometown?
"Ginestlay."
Who is Saroo's older brother?
Guddu.
What takes Saroo far from home?
A train.
Does Saroo give up when he is lost?
No, he keeps trying to survive.
What is the name of Saroo's new home country?
Australia.
What language does Saroo speak in India?
Hindi.
Who adopts Saroo in Australia?
John and Sue Brierley.
Is Kolkata a safe city for Saroo?
No, it is very dangerous.
How does Saroo adapt to life in Tasmania?
He learns English and goes to school.
Does Saroo feel at home in Tasmania at first? Why/why not?
No, he feels different and alone.
Why does Saroo feel confused about who he is?
He is Indian but grows up Australian.
What does Saroo do for his baby sister?
He feeds her and watches her.
What happens to Saroo at the river?
He almost drowns.
Is resilience born or built? Use Saroo as proof.
Built — Saroo learns to survive over time.
What does Saroo put on his bedroom wall?
A map of India.
What does Saroo learn about his birthday?
It was just a guess, not real.
Why does Saroo not tell his adoptive parents about his search?
He fears hurting them.
Why is Saroo afraid of police and conductors?
His brother was once put in jail.
Can survival alone be called strength? Why or why not?
No — strength also means healing and hope.
Is home a place, or a feeling? Defend your view.
A feeling — memory and love make home.
Who decides your identity — you or your past?
Both — the past shapes, the self chooses.
Can loyalty to one family betray another?
Yes — Saroo fears his search hurts Sue.
Is the greatest danger outside us or within us?
Within — fear and doubt can trap us.