Bholi loved her parents very much. So, for the sake of their respect and happiness, she had accepted to marry Bishamber. Bishamber makes Ramlal pay 5,000 rupees as dowry because he sees marks on Bholi's face. Being a concerned father, Ramlal gets the money to the bridegroom. When Bholi sees her father crying, she denies to marry Bishamber and asks her father to take his money back.
Why did Bishamber demand a dowry from Ramlal?
(a) Because he wanted to buy expensive gifts for Bholi
(b) Because he saw marks on Bholi's face
(c) Because he needed money for his business
(d) Because it was a customary tradition
Solution
(b) Because he saw marks on Bholi's face
What is Bholi's response when she sees her father crying and learns about the dowry?
(a) She insists on going through with the marriage
(b) She refuses to marry Bishamber and asks her father to take the money back
(c) She runs away from home
(d) She confronts Bishamber and demands an explanation
Solution
(b) She refuses to marry Bishamber and asks her father to take the money back
Suggested Reading: Why is Bholi’s father worried about her?
How did Bholi’s teacher play an important role in changing the course of her life?
Bholi's teacher showed her the much needed sympathy, kindness, attention and love. She helped and pushed Bholi. She had full trust in Bholi’s capabilities. Her faith in Bholi helped her to become confident. She got rid of her stammering over time. She worked very hard to get over her feelings of not being good enough and her flaws. She became a girl who is sure of herself and worthy of respect who can stand up to society challenges.
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