36 Questions
What does it mean when the poet says 'the head is held high'?
Living with self-respect and dignity
What is the significance of the phrase 'where knowledge is free' in the poem?
Knowledge should be accessible to all
How does the poet define 'domestic walls' mentioned in the text?
Social barriers dividing people
Why are the 'Narrow Domestic Walls' considered obstructions?
Because they divide people and hinder cooperation
What message does the poet convey by mentioning 'the breaking of the world into many fragments'?
Fragmentation weakens societal bonds
How do 'Narrow Domestic Walls' impact societal progress according to the poet?
They hinder progress by isolating individuals
What is the poet trying to convey with the phrase 'clear stream of reason?'
The importance of logical thinking in overcoming obstacles
According to the poet, what do 'dead habits' represent in the poem?
Superstitious beliefs and illogical habits
What does the poet emphasize about the spoken word?
They should come from a place of truth and depth
What is the poet's desire for the minds of his countrymen?
To be broad-minded and active
What attributes should the 'heaven of freedom' possess according to Tagore?
Fearlessness, knowledge, truthfulness, rationality, hard work, and narrow-mindedness
What is a synonym for the word 'dreary' as used in the text?
Monotonous
What is the main reason Gangi cannot get water from anywhere when the story opens?
They are not allowed to draw water due to their caste.
What is the condition of Jokhu when the story begins?
He is thirsty and ill.
What does Gangi plan to do to quench Jokhu's thirst?
Bring water from the Thakur's well at night.
What is the social hierarchy prevalent in the village?
Feudal customs with a strict caste hierarchy.
What is the reason for the water being contaminated?
The text does not specify the reason.
What is the author's attitude towards the social system in the village?
The author is critical of the caste system.
What is the reason Gangi is not allowed to draw water from the Thakur's well?
She is of a lower caste
What does Gangi think about the high-caste people?
They cheat, steal, gamble, and adulterate
What is the reason why Gangi was unable to get water from anywhere when the story opens?
All of the above
What is reflected in the conversation between the two women at the well?
The exploitation of women by men
What is the occupation of the landlords and money lenders in the story?
They are inhuman and heartless.
What happened when Gangi was trying to draw water from the well?
The Thakur's door opened suddenly
What is the caste of Gangi and Jokhu in the story?
Untouchable caste.
What does Jokhu warn Gangi about?
The villagers' punishment
What is Gangi's plan at night?
To draw water from the Thakur's well
How many wells are there in the village?
Three
Why is Jokhu thirsty?
He is ill and the water is contaminated.
What did Gangi plan to do to quench Jokhu's thirst?
Bring water from the Thakur's well at night.
Why did Gangi plan to bring water from the Thakur's well at night?
Because she was not allowed to draw water from the well during the day
What did Gangi think about the high-caste people?
They were dishonest and cheated others
What did the conversation between the two women reflect about the society of those days?
Women were treated like slaves and men exploited them
What happened when the Thakur's door opened suddenly?
The pitcher went down into the well making a big noise
Why did Gangi pray to God in the darkness?
Because she was afraid of the Thakur
Who warned Gangi about the villagers' punishment?
Jokhu
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