Memories of Childhood: Class 12 English Core (CBSE) important questions and practice
Memories of Childhood is chapter 19 of 21 in CBSE Class 12 English Core. Below are the topics the paper draws from, the question types that come up again and again, and a free practice test on this chapter alone.
Topics in this chapter
- The Cutting of My Long Hair: Zitkala-Sa's first day at the Carlisle boarding school
- Forced hair-cutting as cultural oppression of Native Americans
- We Too are Human Beings: Bama's experience of untouchability
- The elder carrying the vadai packet by its string
- Annan's advice to study and gain respect; theme of resistance through education
What examiners usually ask
- Why did Zitkala-Sa resist the shingling of her hair? What did it signify in her culture?
- What did Bama see on her way home that made her laugh and later angered her?
- Compare the forms of discrimination faced by Zitkala-Sa and Bama and their responses
Exam tip
The comparison question is the standard long answer: both are women from marginalised communities, both are children who resist, Zitkala-Sa by hiding and Bama by studying; quote 'shingled hair is worn by cowards' and Annan's advice.
Frequently asked questions
What are the important questions from Memories of Childhood for CBSE Class 12?
The question types listed above repeat most often in CBSE Class 12 English Core papers for this chapter. Practise them with the chapter test and then attempt them inside a full previous-year paper under time.
Is Memories of Childhood in the CBSE Class 12 English Core syllabus?
Yes. Memories of Childhood is part of the current CBSE Class 12 English Core syllabus, as listed on this site from the prescribed textbook.
Can I practise Memories of Childhood MCQs in Hindi?
Yes. The chapter test and explanations are available in Hindi and English, with an AI doubt solver for any question.