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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Hari's body prepared for its final trip to the Ganges after his death?
(a) It is painted with bright dyes to guide his spirit.
(b) It is blessed with scented oils and left naked.
(c) It is wrapped in clothes and covered in marigolds.
(d) His toes and fingers are tied together.

2. Who scolds Hari for being playful in the river?
(a) Mr. Lal.
(b) The healer.
(c) His father.
(d) His mother.

3. How does Koly begin to help Raji after he hears her read the poem of the homeless bird?
(a) By giving him food.
(b) By helping him in his garden.
(c) By helping keep track of his worker's hours.
(d) By teaching him to read.

4. What does Chandra ask Koly to do before the family leaves for Varanasi?
(a) Let her keep the silver earrings if Hari dies.
(b) Bring her back some water from the river.
(c) Give him some honey when Sass is not looking.
(d) Put a marigold garland on Hari if he dies.

5. What happens to the stray dog in Chapter 6?
(a) It is hit by a rickshaw and dies.
(b) Sass chases it away.
(c) It has pups that Koly sells for money.
(d) Koly trains it and they make money in the marketplace.

Short Answer Questions

1. What best describes Koly's bandicoot?

2. What is true of life at the Mehta's home once Chandra is married?

3. Who gives Tanu and Koly the beads to make into bangles?

4. Why is a doctor called on Hari's first night in Varanasi?

5. Where are Hari's ashes scattered?

(see the answer key)

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