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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is a doctor called on Hari's first night in Varanasi?
(a) He has developed a rash.
(b) To get a second opinion.
(c) He has a coughing attack.
(d) To administer medicine to make him strong.

2. Why does Maa Kamala keep half of Koly's pay?
(a) To put into a savings account for Koly.
(b) To pay for her trouble.
(c) To pay for her living expenses.
(d) To pay for beading supplies.

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

4. What does Koly see after Hari's cremation that makes her think of him?
(a) A boy.
(b) A dove.
(c) A butterfly.
(d) A cloud.

5. What importance do the bandicoot and stray dog have for Koly in Chapter 6?
(a) She names then for Hari and Chandra.
(b) She becomes a teacher as she trains them.
(c) They represent the abundance of food.
(d) They are her only friends.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who tells Koly of Hari's death?

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

4. What happens to the stray dog in Chapter 6?

5. Who escorts Hari's body to be cremated?

(see the answer key)

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