What was the significance of Kashi or Varanasi in the story, particularly for the old lady?

Kashi represented the ultimate pilgrimage for Hindus, and the old lady's desire to go there symbolized her spiritual aspirations and the pursuit of 'punya' or merit.

Fill in the blank: The grandmother’s name was ___.

Krishtakka

True or False: The grandmother was able to read and write before she decided to learn the Kannada alphabet.

False. She never went to school and could not read.

What was the central theme of Triveni's novel 'Kashi Yatre'?

The central theme revolves around the aspirations of an old lady to visit Kashi and how her selflessness leads her to prioritize the happiness of a young orphan girl over her own spiritual journey.

Fill in the blank: The protagonist of 'Kashi Yatre' gives away her savings for the happiness of the orphan girl instead of going to ___.

Kashi

How did the grandmother express her desire to become literate at the age of sixty-two?

She expressed her determination to learn the Kannada alphabet and set a goal to be able to read a novel by the day of Saraswati Pooja during Dassara.

What role did the narrator play in the grandmother's learning process?

The narrator became the grandmother's teacher, helping her learn the Kannada alphabet and providing her with support and encouragement.

True or False: The grandmother felt embarrassed to ask others for help with reading.

True. She felt too embarrassed to ask someone in the village to read for her.

Fill in the blank: The grandmother felt dependent and helpless because she could not understand the contents of the ___.

Magazine

What was the emotional reaction of the grandmother when the narrator returned from the wedding?

The grandmother was in tears, which surprised the narrator as they had never seen her cry before.