Bholi's Journey: Choices and Consequences

The story of Bholi, a girl with early life challenges, who overcomes societal expectations through education. Despite being considered unattractive and unintelligent, Bholi finds hope and confidence at school. When faced with a greedy marriage proposal, she stands up for herself, choosing independence and a future in teaching over societal pressure.

What was the main reason Bholi's father was worried about her future?

• She was not intelligent.

• She was not pretty.

• She had health issues.

• All of the above.

What was Bholi's real name?

• Sulekha

• Sushma

• Suman

• Sunita

Why did Bholi's mother initially react with horror to the idea of sending her to school?

• She thought Bholi would not learn anything.

• She believed no one would marry a girl who went to school.

• She wanted Bholi to help with household chores.

• She was afraid of the school environment.

What did Bholi's teacher give her to encourage her in school?

• A new dress

• A picture book

• A toy

• A notebook

What made Bholi feel hopeful for the first time in her life?

• Her mother's support.

• Her father's encouragement.

• Her siblings' support.

• The teacher's promise that she would become more learned than anyone in the village.

What was the dowry demand made by Bishambar on the wedding day?

• Five thousand rupees.

• A gold necklace.

• Ten thousand rupees.

• A piece of land.

How did Bholi respond to Bishambar's dowry demand?

• She ran away from the wedding.

• She refused to marry him and threw the garland into the fire.

• She asked her father to pay the dowry.

• She agreed to marry him.

What was the reaction of the villagers when Bholi refused to marry Bishambar?

• They were happy for her.

• They were indifferent.

• They supported her decision.

• They were shocked and thought she was foolish.

What did Bholi decide to do after rejecting Bishambar?

• She decided to live alone.

• She decided to take care of her parents and teach at the school.

• She decided to marry someone else.

• She decided to leave the village.

Who was the only person who hadn't left Bholi after she refused to marry Bishambar?

• Her teacher

• Her father

• Her mother

• Her sister