Fsc/F.A Book I Short Question of Chapter No.5 The Piece of String
1. Why did Manana accuse Hubert of picking the lost pocket-book?
Manana accused Hubert of picking the lost pocket-book as he had seen Hubert bending down and picking up something from the mud. It was actually a piece of string but Manana mistook it or the lost pocket-book.
2. What did the people think of Hubert when they heard the return of the pocket-book by some other person?
The people were not willing to believe his story of the string. Whatever justification he gave in his defense, the people called them the lame excuses.
3. Why did George give the pocket-book to his employer?
Since George was an illiterate fellow, he was unable to read and know the owner of the pocketbook. He gave the pocketbook to his employer.
4. What made Hubert shameful?
Nobody was ready to believe Hubert in spite of his all justifications. The people called him a liar even when George had found the pocket-book and returned to his owner. This made Hubert shameful.
5. Why did people make fun of his innocence?
People made fun of his innocence just to amuse them. They told it in a manner of soldier who had once on a campaign and told about his battles. In short, they wanted something to cheer about without caring about other’ feelings.
6. Why did he keep claiming his innocence before his death?
Hubert had deeply felt the indifferent and cold attitude of the people. He took to his bed and kept claiming his innocence because nobody was ready to believe in what he said in his defense.
