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Uncle Podger---Jarome K. Jarome

How did Uncle Podger cut himself?

When Uncle Podger tried to save the glass, He dropped it. Then he tried to save the glass and cut himself.

Why did Uncle Podger want his coat?

Uncle Podger needed his handkerchief which he put inside the pocket of the coat. So, he wanted his coat.

Where did he find his court?

When Uncle Podger got up, he found his coat. Actually, he was sitting on it.

Describe the the character of Uncle Podger?

Uncle Podger was a careless and forgetful gentleman but he was not aware of himself. He forgot everything and put the blame on others except himself.

Give two instance of Uncle Podger’s carelessness.

Uncle Podger forgot about the coat on which he was sitting and searching for it. He also forgot where he kept the hammer within a moment.

What did Aunt Podger says after Uncle Podger smashed his thumb?

After Uncle Podger smashed his thumb Aunt Podger said that if he would let her know in time, she could prepare herself to go to her mother and spend a week there.

How did Uncle Podger reacts after finishing the task?

After finishing his task Uncle Podger stepped off the chair on to the charwoman’s corn and looked everything with evident pride. He also said that some people had a man to do a little thing.

Why was everyone tired after Uncle Podger put up the picture on the wall?

Uncle Podger made them busy for his carelessness and took a long time to do a little thing. So they became tired after Uncle Podger put up the picture on the wall.

Where is the the present storey is taken from?

The present story is taken from “Three Men in a Boat”.

What did Uncle Podger asked the children to bring for him?

Uncle Podgerone by one asked the children to bring for him a hammer, a rule, step-ladder, a kitchen-chair, nails etc.