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

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

When Santosh turned sixteen, she was pressurized for marriage. However, she threatened her parents that she would never marry if she did not get a proper education. It was then that she left home and got herself enrolled in a school in Delhi.


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

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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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)

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

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)

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Answer each of these questions in a short paragraph (or about 30 words).

How did Santosh begin to climb mountains?