Now that they are at the pool, why don’t they continue the fight?

Between Ranji and the other boy, who is trying to start a quarrel? Give a reason for your answer.

“Then we will have to continue the fight,” said the other.

(i) What made him say that?
(ii) Did the fight continue? If not, why not?

What is it that Ranji finds difficult to explain at home?

Ranji sees his adversary in the bazaar.

(i) What does he wish to do?
(ii) What does he actually do, and why?

Ranji is not at all eager for a second fight. Why does he go back to the pool, then?

Who was the better swimmer? How do you know it?

What surprises the warrior?

Now that they are at the pool, why don’t they continue the fight?

Ranji's superiority over the other boy is obvious in the following:

Physcial strength, good diving, his being a fighter, sense of humor, swimming under water, making a good point, willingness to help

Underline the relevant phrases.

What, according to you, makes the two adversaries turn into good friends in matter of minutes? Explain it as you have understood it.