9. Discussion. Beyond the text

9. Discussion

1. How would you translate Henry Sugars motto? (It is better to incur a mild rebuke than to perform an onerous task).

2. Do you have your life motto?

3. How did Henry sugar and his likes spend their time?

4. Were Henry Sugar’s bets always honest?

5. How did Henry Sugar find himself in Mr. Windham’s library?

6. What was in the book he found?

7. How does Imhrat Khan earn his living?

8. Why did he come to the hospital?

9. How did the doctors make sure he saw nothing?

10. What did he do blindfolded?

Beyond the text

11. Do you approve of betting? Are you a gambler sometimes?

12. Do you think gambling should be banned in your country?

13. Do you know any people with extraordinary qualities?