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Flashcards: Bholi 32 Flashcards 
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What challenges did Sulekha, known as Bholi, face during her childhood? |
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Bholi faced challenges due to smallpox, which resulted in disfigurement and speech issues, leading others to label her a simpleton. |
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Bholi's father, Ramlal, decided to send her to school despite objections from the family because he believed in ___ and ___ for his daughter. |
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Education and empowerment |
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True or False: Bholi was initially confident and well-accepted by her peers at school. |
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False. Bholi was initially fearful and mocked by other children. |
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What was the significant turning point in Bholi's life regarding her marriage proposal? |
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The significant turning point was when Bholi rejected the marriage proposal from a wealthy man and expressed her newfound confidence and self-worth. |
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Fill in the blank: Bholi's determination to serve her family and become a ___ signifies her growth and independence. |
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Teacher |
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What challenges did Bholi face during her childhood that affected her self-esteem? |
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Bholi faced several challenges: she suffered brain damage after a fall at ten months old, was disfigured by smallpox at two years old, and struggled with stammering when she began to speak at five. This led to her being regarded as a witless fool by her family and community. |
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Bholi's parents were initially against her education. What prompted them to send her to school? |
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The Tehsildar Sahib's visit and his request for Ramlal to set an example by sending his daughters to school prompted Ramlal and his wife to reluctantly agree to Bholi's education, despite their initial opposition. |
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Fill in the blank: Bholi was encouraged to overcome her fear of school by her ___ who was kind and supportive. |
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Teacher |
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How did Bholi respond to the marriage proposal from Bishamber, and what was the reason for her response? |
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Bholi refused to marry Bishamber because he was greedy and demanded a large sum of money from her father. She rejected him for being mean and cowardly, asserting her self-worth despite her appearance. |
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True or False: Bholi's marriage was arranged without her father's consent. |
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False. Bholi's father, Ramlal, accepted the marriage proposal for her without considering Bholi's feelings or the conditions set by Bishamber. |
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What transformative power does education have according to the story? |
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Education has the power to break the chains of ignorance, empowering individuals to defy societal expectations and shape their identity. |
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Bholi's journey emphasizes the importance of ___ in overcoming societal labels. |
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Self-acceptance |
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True or False: The story suggests that standing against oppression is a key theme. |
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True |
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How does Bholi demonstrate her self-worth throughout the story? |
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Bholi demonstrates her self-worth by refusing to compromise her dignity despite societal pressures and judgments. |
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Education as liberation signifies that knowledge can help individuals to ___ and assert their agency. |
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Resist oppressive norms |
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What does the story highlight about courage in the face of adversity? |
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It highlights that having courage is essential for facing challenges and standing up for one's beliefs. |
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