Instead of enjoying their childhood, the children today are keen to enter adulthood. After reading about all the joys that the author Lucio Rodrigues had in his childhood, do you think such a keenness on the part of children is desirable?

'This land of rolling hills is inhabited by a proud race of Martial men, beautiful women andwildlife.' What information do you have about the proud race of martial men beautiful womenand wildlife of Coorg?

'Freedom is the voice of happiness for all lives even for plant life.' Explain this statement withreference to the struggle of the branches of the tree to come out in the open in the verandah of the poet's house.

Describe Coorg's weather, main crops and sports which fascinate the visitors.

What role does a pader play in the life of children in a Goan village?

'Coorg is a place of beautiful sights, and tourists have full interest in it. Natural sights create aninterest among the tourists.' What do you think about it?

How did the baker. known as 'nader'? Describe his arrival?

'Even today any person with a jackfruit-like appearances is easily compared to a baker'. Whatdoes a 'jackfruit-like appearance' mean? What is its significance? Do you think their healthy appearance reflects their happiness? Give reasons for your answer.

The Kodavus are very far away from their origin, Greece or Arabia. Yet they carry on their unique values, customs and practices. Does this make you appreciate them? Why?

You know that almost everybody drinks tea every day. It banishes our sleep and makes us feelfresh. What is your opinion about how many cups we should drink every day? Can overuse oftea harm our health and how?