The Home and the World — Questions and answers
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What was Raja Nikhil's belief about his wife, Bimala, regarding her place in the world?
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- Raja Nikhil believed Bimala should remain confined to the zenana to uphold tradition.
- Raja Nikhil believed Bimala should only interact with guests in the women's quarters.
- Raja Nikhil believed Bimala should step out of the zenana and experience the wider world. ✓
- Raja Nikhil believed Bimala should only oversee the household within the palace walls.
Answer: Raja Nikhil believed Bimala should step out of the zenana and experience the wider world.
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Who arrived at the palace one day, captivating Bimala with his passionate speeches about India's freedom?
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- Sandip, a charismatic leader of the Swadeshi movement ✓
- Chandranath Babu, Nikhil's old tutor
- Amulya, a young follower of the Swadeshi movement
- A visiting philosopher keen on intellectual debate
Answer: Sandip, a charismatic leader of the Swadeshi movement
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What effect did Sandip's words have on Bimala after their meeting?
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- Bimala decided to focus more on her personal contentment and household duties.
- Bimala became more appreciative of Nikhil's quiet philosophical discussions.
- Bimala felt a renewed sense of contentment with her traditional life.
- Bimala's peaceful internal world was profoundly shaken by Sandip's fervent words. ✓
Answer: Bimala's peaceful internal world was profoundly shaken by Sandip's fervent words.
From page 3
What significant gesture did Bimala make during one of Sandip's public meetings in the palace assembly hall?
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- Bimala organized a boycott of foreign products among the educated elite.
- Bimala personally distributed swadeshi goods to the common villagers.
- Bimala publicly removed her precious gold bangles and a heavy necklace, offering them to the movement's funds. ✓
- Bimala delivered an impassioned speech to the villagers about rejecting foreign goods.
Answer: Bimala publicly removed her precious gold bangles and a heavy necklace, offering them to the movement's funds.
From page 4
With whom did Nikhil frequently discuss his concerns about Sandip's coercive methods?
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- Nikhil frequently discussed his concerns with Bimala, his wife.
- Nikhil frequently discussed his concerns with his old tutor, Chandranath Babu. ✓
- Nikhil frequently discussed his concerns with the common villagers.
- Nikhil frequently discussed his concerns with Amulya, a young follower.
Answer: Nikhil frequently discussed his concerns with his old tutor, Chandranath Babu.
From page 5
What illicit act did Bimala commit to meet Sandip's growing demands for funds?
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- Bimala sold her remaining jewelry to contribute to the movement.
- Bimala convinced Nikhil to make another generous contribution.
- Bimala organized a collection among the palace staff for the movement.
- Bimala slipped into Nikhil's private treasury and took a significant sum of money. ✓
Answer: Bimala slipped into Nikhil's private treasury and took a significant sum of money.
From page 7
What was Nikhil doing when he rode out into the fields bordering a Muslim village?
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- Nikhil was trying to bring calm and protect the innocent caught in the crossfire of hatred. ✓
- Nikhil was assessing the damage to his property caused by the unrest.
- Nikhil was joining Amulya to enforce the Swadeshi movement's rules.
- Nikhil was searching for Sandip to confront him about the violence.
Answer: Nikhil was trying to bring calm and protect the innocent caught in the crossfire of hatred.
From page 8
What did Sandip declare his true gods to be when confronted by Bimala?
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- Sandip declared his true gods to be 'truth' and 'unity'.
- Sandip declared his true gods to be 'power' and 'self-interest'. ✓
- Sandip declared his true gods to be 'Mother India' and 'national pride'.
- Sandip declared his true gods to be 'freedom' and 'self-sacrifice'.
Answer: Sandip declared his true gods to be 'power' and 'self-interest'.
From page 9
Who sat silently beside Bimala on the stone bench as she waited for news of Nikhil?
Choices
- Sandip sat silently beside Bimala on the stone bench.
- Amulya sat silently beside Bimala on the stone bench.
- Chandranath Babu sat silently beside Bimala on the stone bench. ✓
- A palace servant sat silently beside Bimala on the stone bench.
Answer: Chandranath Babu sat silently beside Bimala on the stone bench.
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