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iv Why was Bholi’s hair matted?
a) It was entangled and oiled.
b) It was never oiled or combed.
c) It was not combed regularly.
d) It was unkempt and oiled.

v What fear did Bholi have when she was told about being taken to school?
a) She thought she was going to be neglected by her parents.
b) She thought her parents were going to get rid of her.
c) She felt that she would be thrown out of the house and sold.
d) She thought her parents were thinking of ways to throw her out.

C Answer in 20-30 words

i Ramlal was worried about Bholi as she didn’t have good looks.
Counter the belief that it’s important for a girl to be good looking and give a reason for the
same.
ii How did you feel when you read about Bholi being ignored and ill-treated by her
parents as a child?
iii Do you think Bholi could have confidently refused to marry Bishamber if she weren’t
educated? Give reason/s.

iv How would you have reacted if you were one of the guests witnessing Bholi’s
wedding when she refused to marry Bishamber Nath?
v Do you think Bholi’s father would have agreed to the match if her mother hadn’t
insisted upon it? Why/ Why not?

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