Q1: Where does Jahnavi live?
Ans: In a coastal village in India.
Q2: What is Jahnavi’s biggest dream?
Ans: To go to school.
Q3: Why is Jahnavi not allowed to attend school initially?
Ans: She must care for her younger siblings.
Q4: Who does Jahnavi share her dream with?
Ans: A magical river.
Q5: What does the river say about girls’ abilities?
Ans: Girls are just as capable as boys.
Q6: What action does the river suggest to Jahnavi?
Ans: To walk into the classroom and listen quietly.
Q7: Who is Appu in the story?
Ans: Jahnavi’s youngest brother.
Q8: What story does Jahnavi hear in the classroom?
Ans: A story about King Ashoka.
Q9: Who sees Jahnavi in the classroom?
Ans: The teacher.
Q10: What does the teacher do after noticing Jahnavi?
Ans: Visits her family to discuss.
Q11: How does Jahnavi’s mother react to her dream?
Ans: She supports it, recalling her own dream.
Q12: What does Jahnavi do after getting permission to attend school?
Ans: Runs to the river to share the news.
Q13: What is Jahnavi’s future aspiration?
Ans: To become a teacher to help other girls.
Q14: What does the river offer to teach Jahnavi about?
Ans: Secrets of the ships beyond the sea.
Q15: What is a key moral of the story?
Ans: Courage and determination can make dreams come true.
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