ROUND 1: CHARACTERS & RELATIONS
Who were the two best friends in the story?
Jumman Shaikh and Algu Chowdhry
Why did Jumman’s aunt leave his house?
She was ill-treated and not wanted
What quality does a Panch represent?
Justice
Meaning of “keep mum”
Remain silent
“My wife knows best how to run the house.”
Jumman → His aunt
Who transferred her property to Jumman?
Jumman’s aunt
Where was the panchayat held?
Under an old banyan tree
What is more important in the story—friendship or justice?
Justice
Meaning of “a tight spot”
Difficult situation
“Come to the panchayat and speak the truth.”
Aunt → Algu
Who was chosen as head Panch in the first panchayat?
Algu Chowdhry
What promise did Jumman make to his aunt?
To look after her for life
What does “The voice of the Panch is the voice of God” mean?
Panch gives fair and truthful judgment
Meaning of “grudged”
Gave unwillingly
“What have you to say in your defence?”
Algu → Jumman
Who bought Algu’s bullock?
Samjhu Sahu
Why did Algu sell his bullock?
One bullock died; he needed money
Why did Jumman give a fair judgment in the second panchayat?
He realized his duty as Panch
Meaning of “deviate”
Move away from the path
“I can’t pay you a penny for the wretched beast.”
Samjhu Sahu → Algu
Who wrote the story Fair Play?
Munshi Premchand
Why did Jumman and Algu stop talking to each other?
Jumman was angry after Algu’s judgment
What message does the story give?
Truth and justice are above friendship
Meaning of “swallowed the insults”
Tolerated patiently
“A Panch has no friend nor enemy.”
Jumman → Algu