Key details
Who is the main character of the story?
Himani
What is the meaning of Baujyu?
Father
Why cannot the water come directly from the snowy mountains?
Because it is difficult to connect the pump so high.
Who is Himani's goat that went up the hill?
Golu
What is the meaning of Himani?
Snow
Why is violent neighbors a problem?
Because violence creates unsafe space in the neighborhood and is harmful for everyone's safety and life.
When does it snow in the story?
In January
What is the meaning of glaciers?
Big block of ice.
Why is not having a clinic or a hospital nearby a problem?
Because the people will not be able to get medicines and will get more sick.
What is the name of the teacher and where is she from?
Reena didi from Mumbai
What is the major problem in the story?
No safe drinking water.
Why is having plastic bottles all around a problem?
Because it creates garbage and makes the surrounding dirty. It causes diseases.
What are the two types of problems that students of Kumaon face?
Big problems and the problems students can solve
What is the meaning of landslides?
A part of land on the mountain slips and falls down due to rain and loose land.
Why is there no clean drinking water in Kumaon?
Because there are no streams near the area.