"The Day the River Spoke"

What was Janu’s biggest dream in the story?

• To become a fisherwoman

• To go to school

• To travel across the river

• To own a boat

Who inspires Janu the most to attend school?

• Her father

• The village teacher

• Her friend Meena

• The river

Why did Janu’s parents not initially send her to school?

• They couldn’t afford it

• They believed girls didn’t need education

• The school was too far

• She didn’t want to go

What message does the story give about girls’ education?

• It’s not important

• It’s only for rich families

• It’s important and empowering

• It should be optional

Janu's mother is the first one to support her wish to go to school.

• True
• False

The river symbolizes both nature and a source of emotional guidance.

• True
• False

How does the ending of the story reflect a change in Janu’s life?

• She moves to the city

• She gives up her dreams

• She is allowed to go to school

• She stops visiting the river

Janu imagines the river telling her that girls should remain at home.

• True
• False

Janu never tells anyone about her conversation with the river.

• True
• False