List of top English Core Questions on memories of childhood asked in CBSE CLASS XII

'Memories of Childhood' deals with autobiographical episodes of Zitkala-Sa and Bama. They both come from marginalized communities, and look back on their childhood to reflect on their relationships with mainstream culture. Elaborate.

The author vividly describes the trauma of Zitkala-Sa and Bama in 'Memories of Childhood’. Support with examples from the texts, to illustrate the prejudices that were present in society.

Untouchability is not only a crime, it is inhuman too. Why and how does Bama decide to fight against it? (Memories of Childhood)
How did Zitkala-Sa react to the cultural impositions at school? (Memories of Childhood)
What was Zitkala-Sa’s reaction when she realized that her hair was going to be cut? (Memories of Childhood)
Zitkala-Sa says, “Eating by formula wasn’t the hardest trial in that first day.” What does she mean by ‘Eating by formula’? (Memories of Childhood)