1. What was the estimated age of Rao when he was named the oldest man in town?
2. Why did Rao "abominate" birthdays, especially after his eightieth?
3. How many descendants were counted in the group photograph during Raoโs 80th birthday?
4. What was the photographerโs main complaint during the birthday photoshoot?
5. What is the name of the residential colony that Rao built his house in?
6. What does the name "Ratnapuri" mean?
7. Why was Raoโs decision to buy land beyond Vinayak Street considered "daring" in the last century?
8. According to Rao's uncle, which planet in his horoscope was responsible for the loss of his wives?
9. How many daughters did Rao have from his second wife?
10. What was Raoโs "ancient habit" regarding his meals?
11. Which part of his body did Rao prefer people to speak into if they wanted him to hear?
12. What was the "greatest impediment to speech" for Rao in his old age?
13. At what time was Raoโs afternoon coffee usually brought to his room?
14. What did Rao use to wipe his glasses while reading the newspaper?
15. Which section of the newspaper invariably "gripped his attention"?
16. What was the "whole aim in life" for Rao during his evening walks?
17. What did Rao carry in his shirt pocket as a precaution against "sudden eclipse" or "unexpected nightfall"?
18. Who was Jayaraj in the context of the story?
19. Why was Rao nicknamed "Emden" by the townspeople in his youth?
20. The story "Emden" primarily deals with which of the following themes?
