ROW 1
Where did Amma grow up
in an Orphanage
How old is Kabir?
9
Who is the author of the book?
Padma Venkatraman.
Where is he put on the streets?
Chennai
Do Kabir's grandparents care that he is half-Hindu?
No; they love him either way.
Why was Kabir's mom put in jail?
She was accused of stealing a diamond necklace from a guest.
Who is the girl he meets that saves him from his "uncle"?
Rani
True or false: Rani says no to going with Kabir to Bengaluru.
False
Does Kabir find his grandparents?
No; he thinks he spotted his grandpa but didn't see correctly.
What was Amma's job before she was in jail?
a maid in a house where a rich familiy lived
How old is Kabir?
9
What secret was the uncle hiding?
He is not his real uncle/He is selling Kabir.
How did the lady who dropped her earring repay Rani and Kabir for being honest?
She buys them both a train ticket to Bengaluru.
How does Kabir and Rani trick the gangsters?
They use Rani being Roma, and pretend spirits are talking to her and telling the gangsters to go away.
PLOT TWIST-What actually happened to Kabir's dad?
He died a few years ago.
How does Kabir escape from his uncle?
He flings a cup of hot coffee in his face and runs away.
What is the name of his schoolhouse teacher in jail?
Bedi Ma'am
Where does Rani sleep and why?
In a tree
What did the main character's father use to say about FEAR?
“Fear is a lock, and courage is a key we hold in our hands”
Why did Kabir get mad and lock himself in his room?
His grandparents referred to Rani as the "Roma girl", and he thought it was rude.
What Hindu god wad also born behind bars in this story?
Krishna
What language(s) does Kabir speak?
Kannada and Tamil
What "business" does Rani run on the side of the street?
She tells other people their "fortune".
How did Kabir's dad die?
He was in a plane crash.
How does Kabir meet Lakshman?
They meet playing cricket.