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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Koly feel as she watches Chandra leave with her new husband?
(a) As if all her happiness is leaving.
(b) Strangely tired.
(c) As if there is hope for her, too.
(d) Determined to leave the Mehta's.

2. What are some of the things that Koly does after Chandra leaves to try and please Sass?
(a) Accompanies her to the market each week.
(b) Rises early, sets the fires, and sweeps the courtyard.
(c) Chases away the bandicoot.
(d) Starts a quilt for Sass and Sassur.

3. What is Koly's first impression of her new husband?
(a) He is angry.
(b) He is too young and sickly.
(c) He is handsome.
(d) He is much older than her parents were told.

4. What surprises and confuses Koly on her ride with the benefactor of the widow's home the day after that lady comments on her good embroidery skills?
(a) The widow's moodiness.
(b) The air conditioning.
(c) The map she is given.
(d) The driver's informal attitude toward the lady.

5. Why does Koly begin to enjoy her clothes washing time at the river after Hari's death in Chapter 4?
(a) She finds time to read.
(b) She learns to read.
(c) She finds time to work on her special project.
(d) She meets a friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do Sass and Koly visit in the village one week after Hari's death?

2. What does Hari collect?

3. Where does Sassur go when Sass tries to speak to him regarding difficulties in the house in Chapter 6?

4. What remedy does Koly give Hari for his cough during their first meeting after being married?

5. What best describes Koly's bandicoot?

(see the answer key)

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