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What does Bibi believe will cure her illness-161
Bibi believes that getting married will cure her illness.
Who mistreats and isolates Bibi-163-164
Her cousin Haldar and his wife.
What medical condition does Bibi suffer from-158-159
She suffers from a mysterious illness that causes seizures and fainting spells.
Why does Bibi feel excluded from society-159
Because of her mysterious illness and the way others treat her as abnormal, she struggles to fit in and live a normal life.
Who helps Bibi after he family abandons her-171-172
The neighborhood women help her by providing support and supplies.
What major event happens at end of the story-172
Bibi gives birth to a baby boy.
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How does Bibi become independent at the end of the book-172
She takes over the family business and raises her child on her own.
Who is the father of Bibi’s child-172
The father is never identified in the story.
What happens to Bibi’s illness after she gives birth-172
Her illness mysteriously disappears, and she no longer experiences seizures.
Who narrates the story and why is that important-158 and 171-172
The neighborhood women collectively narrate the story. This is important because it shows how the community observes, judges, and eventually supports Bibi.
What does Bibi’s illness symbolize beyond her symptoms-159-161 and 163
Her illness symbolizes her isolation, loneliness, and society's rejection of people who are different.
How does Halder treat Bibi throughout the story-163-164 and 171
He treats her as a burden, neglects her needs, and eventually abandons her.
What surprising discovery do neighbors make about Bibi-171-172
They discover that Bibi is pregnant, even though she is unmarried and has been living alone.
How does the title of the story connect to the ending-158-159 and 172
The title highlights how others treat Bibi throughout her life. Although her family neglects her, the community eventually helps her become independent.
Why is the end of Bibi’s story ironic-161 and 172
Bibi believes marriage will cure her illness, but she ends up recovering after having a child without getting married.
How do the neighborhood women help Bibi-171-172
They provide food, clothing, supplies, and emotional support, helping her care for herself and her baby.
How does Bibi support herself and her child after her family leaves-172
She reopens and runs Haldar's old cosmetics business, earning money to support herself and her son.
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2016, when the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Golden State Warriors.