View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Koly's father give her before leaving her at her new home?
(a) The family quilt.
(b) A slice of coconut cake.
(c) A letter.
(d) His mother's sari.

2. Why does the local healer come to see Hari the night before his trip?
(a) To ask a favor.
(b) To accompany Hari on the trip the next day.
(c) To deliver herbs for Hari's pain.
(d) To build his strength for the trip the next day.

3. When does Koly work on the activity she undertakes to remember Hari and soothe her soul?
(a) Whenever Sass leaves.
(b) When she goes to the river.
(c) Early in the morning.
(d) Only late at night.

4. Why does Koly's father tear up on the day of her wedding?
(a) He is sad to see Koly dressed like a woman and getting married.
(b) He is overcome with joy at his daughter's good fortune.
(c) He is grieving the recent loss of his mother.
(d) He is recalling his own wedding.

5. What do Koly and her new family ride past on the train to Varanasi?
(a) A shrine filled with sick people.
(b) A town near Koly's home town.
(c) A bustling market place.
(d) A scribe who reminds Koly of her father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What best describes the mood at the Mehta home right after Hari's death?

2. How is Hari taken to the river?

3. How is Koly introduced to the people who host Hari's family in Varanasi?

4. What does Hari collect?

5. What does Chandra tell Koly about her dowry?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 352 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample