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• Read the following extract carefully and answer the questions that follow : That was why she remained a backward child and came to be known as Bholi, the simpleton.1. Why did she remain a 'backward' child?a. At 5 months old, she had fallen off the cot on her head and it was said to have damaged some part of her brain. That is why she remained a 'backward' child.b. At ten months old, she had fallen off the cot on her head and it was said to have damaged some part of her brain. That is why she remained a 'backward' child.c. At 28 months old, she had fallen off the cot on her head and it was said to have damaged some part of her brain. That is why she remained a 'backward' child.d. At 15 months old, she had fallen off the cot on her head and it was said to have damaged some part of her brain. That is why she remained a 'backward' child.2. Who was Bholi? What was her real name?a. Bholi was the fourth daughter of Ramlal, a revenue officer. Her real name was Sulekha.b. Bholi was the fourth daughter of Ramlal, a police officer. Her real name was Surekha.c. Bholi was the third daughter of Ramlal, a revenue officer. Her real name was Sheela.d. Bholi was the fourth daughter of Ramkrishna, a revenue officer. Her real name was Sulekha.3. Describe one example of her being a 'backward' child.a. She could not differentiate between different colours.b. She could not walk properly until she was four years old.c. She often stared at the sky in an absent minded manner and did not respond when spoken to.d. She could not speak until she was five years old, and when she spoke, she stammered.4. Complete the following sentence :She fell off the cot when she was ____ old.a. three yearsb. ten monthsc. four monthsd. two years5. Why was she called 'Bholi'?a. She was called Bholi because she was naive and easy to fool.b. She was called Bholi because she looked very innocent.c. She was called Bholi because everyone pitied herd. She was called Bholi because she was thought to be a dim-witted simpleton.
• Read the following extract carefully and answer the questions that follow : The old dresses of her sisters were passed on to her. No one cared to mend or wash her clothes. But today she was lucky to receive a clean dress which had shrunk after many washings and no longer fitted Champa. She was even bathed and oil was rubbed into her dry and matted hair.1. Why was she 'lucky' that day?a. She was 'lucky' that day because she was the only girl in her family who would get to attend classes at the recently opened school.b. She was 'lucky' that day because she was getting married to a well-to-do grocer who would make sure that she lived comfortably.c. She was 'lucky' that day because she was given clean clothes to wear. She was even bathed and oil had been rubbed into her dry and matted hair.d. She was 'lucky' that day because she had been given a box of delicious mangoes by the fruit vendor in the neighbouring village.2. Bholi was a neglected child. Justify.a. Bholi was a neglected child because she was never given the good food in the house. She was only given the leftovers after everyone had already eaten.b. Bholi was a neglected child because her hair had never been washed or cut. It was rough and maIed, and hung around her face in a very shabby manner.c. Bholi was a neglected child because no one even paid attention to her or bothered to befriend her. Even her own sisters did not talk to her.d. Bholi was a neglected child because she never got new clothes to wear. She was always passed on the old dresses of her sisters. Her clothes were never even washed or mended by anyone.3. What had Bholi been wearing before she was given Champa's dress?a. Before being given Champa's clean dress, Bholi used to wear her sisters' old dresses which were passed down to her. They were often dirty and torn.b. Before being given Champa's dirty dress, Bholi used to wear new and fashionable dresses that her parents bought for her.c. Before being given Champa's nice dress, Bholi used to wear her cousin's old clothes that were passed on to her. They were too big and always looked shabby.d. Before being given Champa's clean dress, Bholi used to wear any dirty clothes she found on the street, as her parents never bothered to buy her any clothes.4. Why was Bholi given new clothes and a bath that day?a. Bholi was given new clothes and a bath so she would feel happy and confident.b. Bholi was given new clothes and a bath so she could make friends with the new children at school.c. Bholi was given new clothes and a bath so she would look decent on the first day of school.d. Bholi was given new clothes and a bath so she could attend her sister's wedding.5. Complete the sentence :Before being washed, Bholi's hair was ______.a. greasyb. dry and mattedc. soft and downyd. rough
• Read the following extract carefully and answer the questions that follow : It was a prosperous farmer's household and there was plenty to eat and drink. All the children except Bholi were healthy and strong. The sons had been sent to the city to study in schools and later in colleges. Of the daughters, Radha, the eldest, had already been married.1. What did Bholi’s father do? How many of his children were healthy and strong?a. Bholi’s father was a revenue officer. Six out of his seven children were healthy and strong.b. Bholi’s father was a revenue officer. Five out of his seven children were healthy and strong.c. Bholi’s father was a humble farmer. Five out of his seven children were healthy and strong.d. Bholi’s father was a humble farmer. Six out of his seven children were healthy and strong.2. Where did her father send his sons? Why?a. Bholi’s father sent his sons to work on a merchant ship in the Indian Ocean.b. Bholi’s father sent his sons to the city to study in schools and later in colleges.c. Bholi’s father sent his sons to the army to be soldiers.d. Bholi’s father sent his sons to the city to find work as clerks.3. Complete the sentence :Bholi’s father had _____ daughters.a. threeb. fivec. fourd. seven4. Complete the sentence :Bholi’s eldest sister was named ______.a. Manglab. Radhac. Sulekhad. Champa5. Did Bholi look like her sisters?a. No, Bholi’s sisters were healthy and good-looking, while Bholi had pock-marks on her face.b. No, Bholi was healthy and good-looking, while Bholi’s sisters had pock-marked faces.c. Yes, Bholi and her sisters all had pock-marks on their faces.d. Yes, Bholi and her sisters were all healthy and good-looking.
• Read the following extract carefully and answer the questions that follow : For the sake of this kind woman, however, she decided to make an effort. She had such a soothing voice; she would not laugh at her.1. Who was the kind woman? What idea do you form about this woman?a. The kind woman was the mother of Bholi. The mother spoke in a soft voice knowing that Bholi was in fear. She wanted to give confidence to a stammering Bholi.b. The kind woman was the teacher of Bholi. The teacher spoke in a soft voice knowing that Bholi was in fear. She wanted to give confidence to a stammering Bholi.c. The kind woman was the aunt of Bholi. The aunt spoke in a soft voice knowing that Bholi was in fear. She wanted to give confidence to a stammering Bholi.d. The kind woman was the sister of Bholi. The sister spoke in a soft voice knowing that Bholi was in fear. She wanted to give confidence to a stammering Bholi.2. Why do you think Bholi's teacher played an important role in changing her life?a. Bholi's teacher taught her how to read and write and therefore made her capable of becoming a teacher.b. Bholi's teacher made her a selfish and cruel person who was uncaring of other people and their woes.c. Bholi's teacher made her a strong but callous person who did not listen to other people's opinions.d. Bholi's teacher made her a confident, daring and self-respecting person who had the courage to refuse to marry a lame and greedy old man.3. What did Bholi make an effort at doing?a. Bholi made an effort at saying her full name without stammering.b. Bholi made an effort at giving a speech without stammering.c. Bholi made an effort at running a long distance without stopping.d. Bholi made an effort at reading a book in a day.4. Did Bholi succeed at her task, or were her efforts in vain?a. Despite the teacher's encouragement, Bholi did not succeed at her task.b. Despite her efforts Bholi could not succeed due to the teacher's mocking voice.c. With continued efforts and encouragement from her teacher, Bholi succeeded in her task.d. Despite the teacher's mocking, Bholi's efforts were not in vain as she succeeded at her task.5. Pick the correct answer :The kind woman's voice was _____.a. roughb. high and liltingc. lowd. soothing
• How did the teacher ignite a new hope in Rholi?
• Read the following extract carefully and answer the questions that follow : Little Sulekha could not speak till she was five, and when at last she learnt to speak, she stammered. The other children often made fun of her and mimicked her.1. Why did the children make fun of her?a. As she was a late speaker, she could not speak clearly. So, the children made fun of her.b. As she was the fourth daughter, she never had new clothes. So, the children made fun of her.c. As she was sick, she could not play outside. So, the children made fun of her.d. As she lived far away, she was always late to school. So, the children made fun of her.2. When did Sulekha learn to speak?a. Sulekha learned to speak after the age of six. In the beginning, she stammered but later her teacher helped her out of it.b. Sulekha learned to speak after the age of five. In the beginning, she stammered but later her teacher helped her out of it.c. Sulekha learned to speak after the age of nine. In the beginning, she stammered but later her teacher helped her out of it.d. Sulekha learned to speak after the age of three. In the beginning, she stammered but later her teacher helped her out of it.3. What was the result of the children’s teasing on Sulekha?a. As a result of the children’s teasing, Sulekha stopped singing.b. As a result of the children’s teasing, Sulekha spoke more and more.c. As a result of the children’s teasing, Sulekha talked very little.d. As a result of the children’s teasing, Sulekha started reading books.4. What did everyone call Sulekha?a. Everyone called Sulekha Bholi.b. Everyone called Sulekha Pinky.c. Everyone called Sulekha Chandni.d. Everyone called Sulekha Jhilmil.5. Complete the sentence :The other children mimicked Sulekha because she _____.a. fell from a treeb. was afraid of dogsc. could not readd. stammered
• Why does the marriage not take place?
• Read the following extract carefully and answer the questions that follow : Bishamber raised the garland to place it round the bride’s neck; but before he could do so, Bholi’s hand struck out like a streak of lightning and the garland was flung into the fire. She got up and threw away the veil.1. What did Bholi do and why?a. Bholi suddenly stood up and threw the veil into the fire because she did not agree to the condition of Bishamber of five thousand rupees.b. Bholi suddenly stood up and threw the garland into the fire because she did not agree to the condition of Bishamber of three thousand rupees.c. Bholi suddenly stood up and threw the garland into the ;re because she did not agree to the condition of Bishamber of five thousand rupees.d. Bholi suddenly stood up and threw the veil into the fire because she did not agree to the condition of Bishamber of eight thousand rupees.2. Why did Bholi first agree to the unequal match and later refused?a. Bholi first agreed to the unequal match because she never wanted to add to the worries of her parents by her refusal. She later refused because she was a self-respecting girl and Bishamber was a greedy coward.b. Bholi first agreed to the unequal match because she never wanted to add to the worries of her parents by her refusal. She later refused because she found out that Bishamber was actually a poor farmer.c. Bholi first agreed to the unequal match because she never wanted to add to the worries of her parents by her refusal. She later refused because she realized that she did not love Bishamber.d. Bholi first agreed to the unequal match because she never wanted to add to the worries of her parents by her refusal. She later refused because she wanted to go to college and be a teacher.3. What does Bholi’s behaviour at the wedding tell us about her?a. Bholi’s behaviour at the wedding tells us that Bholi was a timid, tame and dumb-driven cow who had no thought of her own.b. Bholi’s behaviour at the wedding tells us that Bholi was a smart woman who wanted to be a politician.c. Bholi’s behaviour at the wedding tells us that Bholi was a timid and tame girl who only cared about getting married.d. Bholi’s behaviour at the wedding tells us that she was no longer a timid, tame, dumb-driven cow but a bold, confident and self-respecting girl.4. What did Bholi do with the garland?a. Bholi snatched the garland and threw it into the fire.b. Bholi struck out her hand and the garland was flung into the fire.c. Bholi kept the garland safe in a wooden box.d. Bholi tore the garland into pieces until only the petals remained.5. Who was Bishambar?a. Bishamber was a poor farmer who wanted to marry Bholi.b. Bishamber was a well-to-grocer who wanted to marry Bholi.c. Bishamber was a school teacher who wanted to marry Radha.d. Bishamber was a postmaster who wanted to marry Sulekha.
• Bholi’s teacher helped her overcome social barriers by encouraging and motivating her. How do you think you can contribute towards changing the social attitudes illustrated in this story?
• How did Bholi’s teacher play an important role in changing the course of her life?