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The Accidental Tourist
How did the author get himself pinned on the aeroplane ? How did he manage to free himself?
The author was travelling by air. He leaned over to tie his shoelace. Right then the traveller in the seat ahead of him threw his seat back in full recline. Thus the author got pinned helplessly under the seat. He could manage to free himself only by holding the leg of his co-passenger tightly and pulling himself out.
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What does the author do to look suave? What spoils his attempts and how?
What does the author not do while travelling alone? Why?
Why does not the author get free air miles for his flights?
Why does the author not get any free air miles for his flight to Australia? How does he react to it?
How is the author an accidental tourist? Pick up one instance from the story ‘The Accident Tourist’ to prove that.
What is the significance of the title?
Many people get confused easily and act in a foolish manner like Bill Bryson in the story The Accidental Tourist’. It is because they lack self-confidence. Based on your reading of the story, write a paragraph on the topic : ‘Importance of Self-Confidence’.
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