Name the main character of the story.
Jim Macpherson
What is a tsunami?
A very large sea wave caused by an earthquake
Who were unhappy with British rule?
Indian farmers and soldiers
Name the main character.
Bepin Choudhury
Who wrote the lesson?
Major H. P. S. Ahluwalia
What is found inside the old desk?
A tin box with a letter
When did the tsunami occur?
26 December 2004
Why were people angry with the British?
Heavy taxes and injustice
Who was his old friend?
Chunilal
Name the highest mountain in the world.
Mount Everest
Which festival is mentioned in the story?
Christmas
Name the brave policeman in the story.
Sanjeev
Name one leader of the Revolt of 1857.
Kunwar Singh
What problem did Bepin Babu face?
He thought he had lost his memory
What feeling did the climbers experience at the top?
Joy and peace
What is the story mainly about?
Love, memory, and war
Name the girl who survived by floating in the sea.
Meghna
What does “superior weapons” mean?
Better guns and arms
What was the truth at the end?
Chunilal had played a trick
What does “the summit within” mean?
Inner victory over oneself
How does the old lady feel at the end?
Happy and hopeful
What lesson do we learn from the story?
Courage and presence of mind can save lives
Which revolt started due to this anger?
Revolt of 1857
What lesson does the story teach?
We should help friends in need
What is the main message of the lesson?
Self-control and inner strength are more important than physical success