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Memories of Childhood

Himachal Pradesh Board · Class 12 · English

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What is the real name of the author who used the pen name 'Zitkala-Sa'?

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What was the significance of cutting hair among Zitkala-Sa's people?

3

Where did Zitkala-Sa hide when she learned about the hair cutting?

4

What class was Bama studying in when she experienced untouchability?

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1multiple correct

What does the Tamil word 'Karukku' mean?

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Palmyra leaves, Freshness, Double-edged swords, Mango leaves, Newness

Karukku means Palmyra leaves with serrated edges like double-edged swords. It also contains 'karu' meaning embryo/seed, thus signifying freshness and newness.

2multiple choice

How long would it normally take to walk from school to home for Bama?

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Ten minutes

Bama states that it was actually possible to walk the distance from school to home in ten minutes, but she usually took much longer due to distractions.

3multiple correct

Which entertainments did Bama see on her way home from school?

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Performing monkey, Snake charmer, Street plays, Puppet shows

Bama mentions seeing performing monkeys, snake charmers, street plays, and puppet shows. She specifically mentions 'no magic, no miracle' performances, not magic shows.

4multiple choice

Why did the elder carry the packet by its string without touching it?

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To avoid pollution according to upper caste beliefs

Bama's brother explained that upper caste people believed they would be polluted if they touched anything handled by people from lower castes.

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