Question Bank: The Day the River Spoke

What is Jahnavi's main dream?

Who does Jahnavi compare herself to when expressing her desire to attend school?

How does the River respond to Jahnavi's fear of going to school?

What did Jahnavi feel when she first heard the River speak?

Why does Jahnavi's mother say she can't go to school right now?

What does the River say about the capabilities of little girls?

What does Jahnavi plan to do when she grows up?

What common theme is present in Jahnavi's conversation with the River?

What kind of animal does Jahnavi mention to the River to show she is not scared?

What did Jahnavi's mother say about her daughter's future education?

What story does Jahnavi want to uncover through her education?

What did the teacher say regarding Jahnavi attending school?

What does the River represent in Jahnavi's dreams?

How does Jahnavi feel about the potential of going to school?

What action does the River suggest Jahnavi take?

What does Jahnavi wish to do when she grows up?

Who does Jahnavi feel is treated differently because of their gender?

What is the River's metaphorical role in Jahnavi's journey?

What advice does the River give to Jahnavi regarding school?

Why is Jahnavi initially scared to go to school?

What animal does Jahnavi encounter near the river?

How does Jahnavi's mother finally respond to her wish to go to school?

What does Jahnavi want to learn at school?

What characteristic of the River sets the tone of the story?

What does the River think about gender roles?

How does Jahnavi feel about her experiences in the story?

What do ships symbolize in Jahnavi's conversation with the River?

What does the teacher signify for Jahnavi in the story?

What does Jahnavi hope to accomplish by teaching other girls?

What is one reason Jahnavi feels scared of school?

What motivates Jahnavi to gather courage and go to school?

What does the River explain about ships?

Why does Jahnavi believe she cannot go to school?

What animal does Jahnavi encounter in the story?

How does Jahnavi react upon hearing about the teacher's visit?

What lesson is being read by the teacher when Jahnavi first enters the classroom?

What does the River suggest Jahnavi do to change her situation?

What does Jahnavi’s mother tell her about education?

What is Jahnavi's initial attitude towards school?

What kind of boat did the River say it prefers?

What is the significance of Jahnavi's name in her journey?

How does the teacher respond to Jahnavi when she first arrives at school?

What lesson can be inferred about education from Jahnavi's story?

What emotions does Jahnavi experience when she listens to the lesson at school?

What societal expectation does Jahnavi struggle against?

What does the river advise Jahnavi regarding her wish to go to school?

Why does Jahnavi feel scared about going to school?

What does the river symbolize in Jahnavi's life?

How does Jahnavi's view of education compare to her mother's?

What does the river think about the capability of little girls compared to little boys?

What does the river suggest about how joy can be found?

When Jahnavi finally decides to go to school, how does she feel about it?

What does Jahnavi decide to do when she grows up?

What challenge does Jahnavi face regarding her education?

Why does Jahnavi prefer ships over trains?

How does the river respond when Jahnavi expresses her worries?

What lesson does Jahnavi learn from her encounter with the river?

What does the river imply about the journey it takes?

What does the interaction between Jahnavi and the river reveal about childhood?

How does the setting influence Jahnavi's conversation with the river?

What is Jahnavi's greatest desire?

How does the River respond to Jahnavi's many questions?

What did Jahnavi want to find out about the moon?

What significant change occurs when Jahnavi's teacher visits her home?

Why does the River warn Jahnavi to stop asking so many questions?

What future role does Jahnavi aspire to fulfill?

What does Jahnavi plan to do to achieve her dream?

How does Jahnavi feel about the possibility of going to school initially?

What does the River promise to do if Jahnavi returns?

Which of the following describes Jahnavi's relationship with the River?

What was Jahnavi's initial reaction to the idea of attending school?

What emotion does Jahnavi experience when she realizes she will go to school?

How does the River compare Jahnavi's abilities to those of boys?

Which character shows support for Jahnavi's education?

What action does the teacher take to help Jahnavi?

What role does Jahnavi's mother play in her education?

What does Jahnavi aspire to be when she grows up?

What does the River symbolize in the story?

Why does Jahnavi feel relieved when the teacher suggests a solution?

What key theme is reflected in Jahnavi's journey to education?

What does Jahnavi learn about herself through her conversation with the River?

What does Jahnavi aspire to teach other girls in her village?

What role does Jahnavi’s mother play in encouraging her education?

In what way does the River help Jahnavi?

What do the river’s actions and words symbolize in relation to Jahnavi's dreams?

How does Jahnavi's perception of her fears change by the end of the story?

What message does the teacher convey about education?

What did Jahnavi plan to do after learning about her opportunity in school?

What lesson is reinforced through Jahnavi's mother's reflection on her own childhood?

What does the River's laughter signify about Jahnavi's initial fears?

How does the teacher address Jahnavi when she first arrives in class?

What ultimately motivates Jahnavi to attend school despite her fears?

What does Jahnavi's response to the River reveal about her character?

How does the River describe ships to Jahnavi?

What does Jahnavi want to do?

How does the River react to Jahnavi's concerns about school?

What is Jahnavi's mother’s initial response to her desire to go to school?

What does the River suggest Jahnavi do to attend school?

What character trait does Jahnavi display when she decides to go to school?

What does Jahnavi dream of becoming when she grows up?

What does the River compare to the sound of trains?

Why does Jahnavi believe she can't go to school?

How does Jahnavi find out she can attend school?

How does Jahnavi feel after successfully attending school?

What does the River say about girls and boys?

Who does Jahnavi think she resembles when she considers her dreams?

What does the teacher's visit signify for Jahnavi?

What is a common theme in Jahnavi's conversation with the River?

What does Jahnavi's resolution to attend school symbolize?

What lesson does Jahnavi learn from her interaction with the River?