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प्रश्न
Does Bholi enjoy her first day at school?
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उत्तर
Bholi found everything new at the school. She felt glad to see many girls of her age present there. She was fascinated by the bright colours of the pictures on the walls. She cried when she kept stammering on being asked her name. However, she saw how kind the teacher was and finally, managed to speak her name. She was given a book by the teacher. The teacher behaved with her like no one had ever done, thereby filling her with confidence At the end of her first day at school, her heart was throbbing with a new hope and a new life.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
For what unusual reasons is Bholi sent to school?
Does she find her teacher different from the people at home?
Why do Bholi’s parents accept Bishamber’s marriage proposal?
Why does the marriage not take place?
Bholi’s real name is Sulekha. We are told this right at the beginning. But only in the last but one paragraph of the story is Bholi called Sulekha again. Why do you think she is called Sulekha at that point in the story?
Attempt the following question in 100-120 words:
Bholi is a child different from others. This difference makes her an object of neglect and laughter. Elaborate.
Answer the following question in 80-100 words :
Education is always a great asset in the life of a woman. How did Bholi, an educated girl, face the challenge posted by Bishambar's greed?
Discuss the following in your groups.
- Various social evils that exist in
- big cities
- small towns
- villages
Very few youngsters like to take up social work as a career. Discuss reasons why they do not take it up seriously.
Pick out Hindi words used in the story written in English. Give their English alternative.
- Bholi - simpleton
- ......................
- ......................
- ......................
- ......................
Write three advantages and three drawbacks for each of the following.
| Advantages | Drawbacks | |
| City Life | ||
| Village Life |
Complete the following sentence using the words given in the bracket.
(contemplating, humiliate, scurried, disfigured, envious, contemptible, matted, startled)
After class, students ______ out for their lunch- break.
Complete the following sentence using the words given in the bracket.
(contemplating, humiliate, scurried, disfigured, envious, contemptible, matted, startled)
Nutan was ______ of her sister, who won the ‘Best Singer’ award.
Complete the following sentence using the words given in the bracket.
(contemplating, humiliate, scurried, disfigured, envious, contemptible, matted, startled)
We are ______ seriously about buying a new apartment.
Glance through the story again and describe Bholi’s character before and after her meeting with the teacher. Complete the table and then write two paragraphs describing the change seen in her character. One is done for you.
| Before | After |
| 1. She was called simpleton, children made fun of her and mimicked her. | 1. She became confident and was able to utter her name. |
| 2. | 2. |
| 3. | 3. |
| 4. | 4. |
Parents play a crucial role in the upbringing of their children. Critically examine the parents of Bholi and Ebright, highlighting their impact on their children’s lives.
Answer of the following question in 100-120 words:
Destiny had been cruel to Bholi yet she made a place for herself in a conservative society. Discuss.
How does education play a transformative role in Bholi's life?
