Why is the author deeply embarrassed the next day in school? Which words show his fear and insecurity?
The fire had engulfed the whole house. They were not left with nothing. He had been wearing a single dress and had no shoes. He had to borrow some tennis shoes from his aunt. He had no books or homework. He had lost his backpack. He felt embarrassed to face anyone in the new school. That is why he did not want to go to the school.
The cat and the author are very fond of each other. How has this been shown in the story? Where was the cat after the fire? Who brings it back and how?
What does the author notice one Sunday afternoon? What is his mother’s reaction? What does she do?
