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Chapter - bholi


( 1 ) Why is Bholi's father worried about her ?

Ans. Bholi's father was worried about her because out of his seven children , only she had neither good looks nor intelligence . Nobody would marry her .

( 2 ) For what unusual reasons is Bholi sent to school ?

Ans. Bholi is sent to school because the Tehsildar asked her father that being a Numberdar , he should set an example before the villagers to send his daughters to school . Ramlal , his father , had to obey him and sent Bholi to school . 

( 3 ) Does Bholi find her teacher different from the people at home ?

Ans. Yes, she finds her teacher, different from the people at home as the teacher was polite, kind and sympathetic to her, she used to pat her affectionately whereas in her house. all used to ignore her nobody had time for her. 

( 4 ) Why do Bholl's parents accept Bishamber's marriage proposal ?

Ans. Bholi's parents accepted Bishamber's marriage proposal because he was a rich man. Moreover, he was not asking for dowry. For these reasons, his parents overlooked his age also. They also thought if they don't accept it, she would remain unmarried all her life. 

( 5 ) How did Bholl's teacher play an important role in changing the course of her life ? 

Ans. Bholi's teacher played an important role in changing the course of her life. She was polite, kind and friendly which touched her heart. She was affectionate towards her. She encouraged her to speak. At home Bholi was a neglected girl. This little girl with pock marks needed someone who could understand her and her teacher transformed her into a confident person who could read, write and speak clearly. 

( 6 ) Why did Bholi at first agree to an unequal match ? Why did she later reject the marriage ? What does this tell us about her ? 

Ans. Bholi at first agreed to an unequal match because the proposal had come from a well - to - do man though he was an aged man, he limped and had grown up children. Bholi agreed just to keep the honour of her parents. She later rejected the marriage because he was demanding a dowry of 5000 because she had pock marks. Seeing his father on that man's feet, she refused to marry a greedy man. This shows that she was no more a hesitant and weak girl. She had become a determined girl of principles. 

( 7 ) Why did Bholi's parents think her a ' dumb cow ' ?

Ans. Bholi's real name was Sulekha. She was a simple girl. Everyone called her Bholi. the simpleton. She was a slow learner. She was not good looking also. She used to stammer. hence talked less. So her parents thought her a dumb cow.

( 8 ) How did Bholi turn out to be an outspoken and fearless girl ? 

Ans. Bholi was sent to the village school which transformed her into a bold girl. Her teacher's encouragement and affection gave her a new hope and new life. She became a sharp outspoken and fearless girl .