1. At what stage of schooling were boys and girls separated into different schools in Madhya Pradesh in the 1960s?
   A) Class III
   B) Class VI
   C) Class VIII
   D) Class X
2. How was the girls’ school designed differently from the boys’ school?
   A) Girls had larger playgrounds
   B) Girls’ schools had a central courtyard for safety and privacy
   C) Boys had to study outside while girls were inside classrooms
   D) Girls’ schools had no playgrounds
3. What was a common scene on the streets after school hours in Madhya Pradesh in the 1960s?
   A) Boys and girls walking home together
   B) Boys playing and standing around while girls walked straight home in groups
   C) Girls playing on the streets while boys walked home alone
   D) Boys and girls engaging in sports after school
4. Why did girls walk in groups after school?
   A) To discuss homework
   B) To share lunch
   C) For safety against teasing and harassment
   D) Because it was a school rule
5. What activity was more common for boys on the streets after school?
   A) Playing and trying bicycle tricks
   B) Going home immediately
   C) Running errands for the family
   D) Cooking at home
6. What does the description of childhood in Madhya Pradesh in the 1960s highlight?
   A) Complete gender equality in education
   B) The strict separation of boys’ and girls’ daily experiences
   C) The absence of any gender roles in society
   D) The removal of gender-based restrictions
7. How were boys’ and girls’ activities shaped by society at a young age?
   A) Boys were encouraged to be more active and social, while girls were taught to be disciplined and cautious
   B) Both were given equal opportunities
   C) Girls had more freedom than boys
   D) Boys were restricted from playing outside
8. Why was the street viewed differently by boys and girls?
   A) Girls used it only for walking home, while boys used it for leisure and play
   B) Girls were allowed to roam freely, while boys were restricted
   C) The street was considered dangerous for boys
   D) The government restricted boys from playing on the streets
9. What does the story of growing up male in Madhya Pradesh in the 1960s tell us about gender roles?
   A) Gender roles were assigned from childhood and influenced social behavior
   B) Boys and girls had equal experiences growing up
   C) Only girls faced restrictions in their movement
   D) Gender roles did not affect education
10. What can be learned from comparing childhood experiences across different regions and time periods?
    A) That childhood is the same for all boys and girls
    B) That social norms and expectations shape how boys and girls grow up differently
    C) That schools enforce the same rules everywhere
    D) That gender roles do not change over time

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Answers and Explanations

1. B) Class VI
   From Class VI onwards, boys and girls were sent to separate schools, highlighting gender segregation in education.
2. B) Girls’ schools had a central courtyard for safety and privacy
   The design of girls’ schools aimed to protect them from the outside world, reinforcing gender-based restrictions.
3. B) Boys playing and standing around while girls walked straight home in groups
   Boys used the streets for play and socializing, whereas girls had to return home directly.
4. C) For safety against teasing and harassment
   Girls walked in groups for protection from potential teasing or attacks.
5. A) Playing and trying bicycle tricks
   Boys were often seen playing, whereas girls were expected to head straight home.
6. B) The strict separation of boys’ and girls’ daily experiences
   Boys and girls had very different social experiences due to societal expectations.
7. A) Boys were encouraged to be more active and social, while girls were taught to be disciplined and cautious
   Boys were allowed more freedom, while girls faced more restrictions for safety and social norms.
8. A) Girls used it only for walking home, while boys used it for leisure and play
   Boys had more freedom to use public spaces, whereas girls’ presence on the streets was limited.
9. A) Gender roles were assigned from childhood and influenced social behavior
   The upbringing of boys and girls was shaped by traditional roles that impacted their future experiences.
10. B) That social norms and expectations shape how boys and girls grow up differently
    Different societies and time periods enforce varying expectations on boys and girls, shaping their experiences.