Of Dreams and Reality

Of Dreams and Reality

a. What would Robin do every morning on his way to college?

A. Every morning on his way to college, Robin would stop and stare at the red car in the showroom.

 b. Did Robin’s father agree to buy him the car?

A. Robin’s father agreed to buy him the car if he got good grades in college. 

c. Why did Robin get angry with his father?

A. When Robin topped his graduation class he expected his father to gift him the red car instead he got a hymn book. This annoyed Robin. 

d. What happened when Robin went back to his old house after many years?

A. When Robin went back to his old house after many years, he entered his father’s study room and picked up the hymn book that was still on the table. A car key dropped out of it which had the tag with the dealer’s name, his graduation date and the words – ‘Paid in Full’. 

e. Do you think Robin regretted his behaviour with his father? Why do you think so?

A. When Robin came to his old house when his father fell sick, he relived old memories and wished he had never left home. 

f. What do you think this story is trying to tell you?

A. The story sends out the message that we must accept all gifts with good grace. You lose big things with small misunderstandings.