Question Think about it 1
What helps Bholi feel that school may be a better place than home?
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Compare how her family and teacher treat her.
Answer
Her teacher’s kindness and encouragement make her feel school can offer respect and hope.
CLASS 10 · FOOT PRINTS WITHOUT FEET SUPP. READER · CHAPTER 8
Bholi
Original answers about Bholi’s education, confidence, and decision to refuse an unfair marriage.
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Bholi
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Question Think about it 2
How does Bholi’s teacher change the course of her life?
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Link the teacher’s encouragement to Bholi’s final decision.
Answer
Her patience helps Bholi gain confidence and refuse an unfair, greedy marriage.
Question Think about it 3
Why does Bholi first agree to the unequal marriage, and why does she later refuse it? What does this show about her?
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Compare her concern for her parents with Bishamber’s demand.
Answer
She first agrees to protect her family’s honour, but refuses when Bishamber demands money and shows greed.
Question Think about it 4
Why is Bholi called by her real name, Sulekha, near the end of the story?
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Connect her real name with her confidence and identity.
Answer
“Sulekha” shows that she has grown beyond the nickname and is claiming her own identity.
Question Think about it 5
Create a short poster message encouraging equal education and respect for girls.
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Use a headline, an equality message, and a short slogan.
Answer
Let every girl learn and lead. Give girls equal education, respect, and opportunity.
Question Talk about it 1
How can students help change unfair social attitudes shown in the story?
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Question Talk about it 2
Should girls and boys have equal rights and opportunities? Give examples of unfair differences and how to address them.
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State equality and give one example of unequal treatment.
Answer
Girls and boys deserve equal education and choices; families should share responsibilities and support both equally.
Question Talk about it 3
What language are the characters likely speaking in the story world? Give clues.
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Use the Indian setting and words as clues.
Answer
They likely speak Hindi or a local language; the English text represents their translated conversation.