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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.

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1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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. b. Bholi struck out her hand and the garland was flung into the fire.

5. b. Bishamber was a well-to-grocer who wanted to marry Bholi.



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