Footprints Without Feet: Bholi

Topics in this chapter

• Bholi’s Childhood and Family Neglect
• Education and Teacher’s Empowerment
• Bholi’s Character Transformation
• Social Evils and Women’s Empowerment
• Wedding Conflict and Self-Respect
• Plot, Characters, and Literary Devices

Cheat sheet

Practice questions

1. Question 1Q-378B6F

   What was Bholi's real name?

   1. A.Radha
   2. B.Mangla
   3. C.Sulekha
   4. D.Kamla
   See the answer and solution
2. Question 2Q-5D57EB

   Why did Bholi's parents initially agree to marry her off to Bishamber Nath?

   1. A.Bishamber was a young and educated man from the city.
   2. B.Bishamber was wealthy, had a big house, and did not demand a dowry.
   3. C.Bishamber was related to Ramlal through marriage.
   4. D.The Tehsildar forced Ramlal to accept the proposal.
   See the answer and solution
3. Question 3Q-994693

   What caused Bholi's brain damage and stammering in her childhood?

   1. A.A severe bout of smallpox when she was two years old
   2. B.Falling off a cot on her head when she was ten months old
   3. C.A high fever that left her permanently deaf
   4. D.A severe accident while riding a horse cart
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4. Question 4Q-588C4C

   How did Bholi's first day at school change her life?

   1. A.She was mocked by all the students and ran away.
   2. B.Her teacher spoke to her affectionately and gave her a book, giving her hope and confidence.
   3. C.She learned to read the entire alphabet in one day.
   4. D.The headmistress punished her for not wearing clean clothes.
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5. Question 5Q-4247DA

   What triggered Bholi's refusal to marry Bishamber Nath at the wedding altar?

   1. A.Bishamber insulted her father and demanded five thousand rupees as dowry.
   2. B.She saw her school teacher sitting among the guests.
   3. C.Her sisters convinced her that Bishamber was already married.
   4. D.The village priest advised her against the match.
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