Who was Jeanette? What was the cause of her death?
Jeanette was the convict’s wife. She died of disease and hunger.
Answer the following questions briefly:
(a) Do you think the Bishop was right in selling the salt-cellars? Why/why not?
(b) Why does Persome feel the people pretend to be sick?
(c) Who was Jeanette? What was the cause of her death?
(d) The convict says, “I am too old a bird to be caught with chaff.” What does he mean by this statement?
(e) Why was the convict sent to prison? What was the punishment given to him?
(f) Do you think the punishment given to the convict was justified? Why/ why not? Why is the convict eager to reach Paris?
(g) Before leaving, the convict asks the Bishop to bless him. What brought about this change in him?