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Answer these questions in one or two sentences each. (The paragraph numbers within brackets provide clues to the answers)

Why was Santosh sent to the local school? (Para 3)

Santosh’s parents were affluent landowners who could afford to send their children to the best of the schools but sent Santosh to the local school in accordance with the prevailing custom in the family.


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Why was the ‘holy man’ who gave Santosh’s mother his blessings surprised? (Para 1)

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Give an example to show that even as a young girl Santosh was not ready to accept anything unreasonable. (Para 2)

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When did she leave home for Delhi, and why? (Para 4)

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Why did Santosh's parents agree to pay for her schooling in Delhi? What mental qualities of Santosh are brought into light by this incident? (Para 4)