Why was Bholi frightened when her father took her to school?, A. She disliked wearing new clothes., B. She did not know what a school was like., C. She wanted to stay with her sisters., D. She was afraid of the headmistress., What made Bholi begin to believe that school was a better place than home?, A. She received a new book., B. Her father promised her a gift., C. She was given a clean dress and was bathed., D. She met her old friends., Why did Bholi look at the pictures on the classroom wall with fascination?, A. They reminded her of familiar animals and surroundings., B. She wanted to become an artist., C. She was searching for her classroom., D. She wanted to copy the picture, What does the teacher's gentle and encouraging manner reveal about her character?, A. She was strict and demanding., B. She was impatient with weak students., C. She was compassionate and understanding., D. She was indifferent to Bholi's feelings., Why was Bholi astonished when she managed to say her full name?, A. She had never spoken to anyone before., B. She had overcome her fear of stammering with the teacher's encouragement., C. She wanted to impress the other girls., D. She had memorised her name for the first time., Which statement best explains the significance of the teacher's promise that Bholi would become more learned than anyone in the village?, A. Education would make Bholi wealthy immediately., B. Education would help Bholi gain confidence, knowledge and social respect., C. Education would help Bholi avoid her family., D. Education would make her more popular than the other girls.

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