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A. Choose the correct answers:
1. Jhalkari got her nickname because she…
a) liked to climb trees.
b) had fought and killed a leopard all by herself.
c) was very hardworking.
2. Those were troubled times because…
a) the British had expanded their territory.
b) the British owned the East India Company.
c) there were rumours of war.
3. In 1858, when the British attacked Jhansi, they were surprised as…
a) they had not expected such a strong defense of the fort.
b) they saw Jhalkari was a good marksman.
c) Rani Laxmibai did not leave the fort.
4. Jhalkari disguised herself as Rani Laxmibai…
a) to fool the British
b) to fool Dulaji
c) because she wanted to be the queen
Answers 1. (b)
2. (a)
3. (a)
4. (a)
B. Read these lines from the text and answer the questions.
1. “She shall be my companion.”
a) Who said these words?
b) Who is the speaker referring to? How did they meet?
c) Why did the speaker say this? What did they do together?
Ans. a) Rani Laxmi
b) The speaker is referring to Jhalkari. The two met when Jhalkari got married to a soldier in the army of Rani Laxmi and went to live in Jhansi.
c) Rani Laxmi said this because she liked Jhalkari’s frank and fearless manner. They went riding together. They also fenced, wrestled and practiced shooting with revolvers and guns.
2. “Do you think it is so easy to capture Rani?”
a) Who said these words to whom?
b) Why had the listener called the speaker?
c) What happened to Jhalkari after this?
Ans. a) Dulaji to British Commander.
b) The British Commander called Dulaji to confirm that the lady was Rani Laxmi.
c) Jhalkari was sentenced to death by hanging.
C.
Q1. What happened when the British first attacked Jhansi in 1858?
1. When the British first attacked Jhansi in 1858, the Rani’s troops fought back bravely. Among them was Jhalkari, who rode from one point to another, firing at the British soldiers with a sure aim.
Q2. Who was Dulaji Thakur? Why did the British have to take his help?
2. Dulaji Thakur was in charge of the South Gate of the fort. The British had to take his help because they found that they could not make progress in entering the fort and decided to enter in it secretly.
Q3. Why was the British commander angry with Jhalkari?
3. The British Commander was furious that they had been tricked, as Jhalkari disguised herself as Rani Laxmi.
Q4. Why was Jhalkari sentenced to death? How did it affect her?
4. The British Commander knew that if Jhalkari was allowed to go free, she would be dangerous, so she was sentenced to death. It did not affect her because she was sure that they will get freedom one day.
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