9. True. Standing behind a podium builds more authority than walking about when you speak is True because it shows an expression of power & stability; the podium is a sign that you are 'stable' in money-wise & that no one can mess with you.
10. False. If you speak eloquently (silver-tongued) then you have no problems saying something that is meaningful of great importance.
Both conflicts are related to confusion over Gogol’s two names.
In the first excerpt it is about how Gogol has two names, Nikhil and Gogol. Gogol is a pet name used by his family while Nikhil is his "good name". Nikhil is his more formal name and should be the one used at school. However, since Gogol was put on his birth certificate, the school must register him using his legal name.
