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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 Koly introduced to the people who host Hari's family in Varanasi?
(a) She is introduced as a servant.
(b) They do not mention her at all.
(c) She is introduced as Hari's wife.
(d) She is introduced as Hari's sister.

2. What do Tanu and Koly think of bangle making?
(a) Both girls find it painful.
(b) Tanu likes it and Koly finds it boring.
(c) Both girls love the challenge.
(d) Koly likes it and Tanu finds it boring.

3. What finally gives Koly the courage to approach the man in the government office about her pension?
(a) She sees him playing with his son.
(b) She has money she made at the marketplace.
(c) She sees him casually dressed.
(d) She know he respects Sassur for his position at the school.

4. How is Hari taken to the river?
(a) He is carried in a rickshaw.
(b) He is carried on a cot.
(c) He is carried by his father and Mr. Lal.
(d) He walks with the help of his parents.

5. Where are Hari's ashes scattered?
(a) In a sacred spot next to the Ganges.
(b) At his home.
(c) Over the Ganges.
(d) They are not scattered, they are put into an urn.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who meets Hari and his family in Varanasi?

2. What does the benefactor of the widow's home comment on when she is given a tour by Tanu and Koly?

3. What does Sass give to Koly after Hari's death?

4. What does Koly learn about her widow's pension when she goes to the government office in Chapter 6?

5. What does Chandra ask Koly to do before the family leaves for Varanasi?

(see the answer key)

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