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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What activity does Koly undertake to remember Hari and to soothe her soul?
(a) She sews a special sari.
(b) She writes a poem.
(c) She makes a quilt.
(d) She plants a mango tree and tends to it.

2. What is notable about Sassur's favorite book of poetry that might make it valuable?
(a) It was handwritten three generations ago..
(b) It is signed by a holy man.
(c) It has gold woven in the cover.
(d) It is signed by the author.

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

4. Where does Chandra's wedding sari come from?
(a) Chandra makes it herself.
(b) Koly makes it for her.
(c) It is Koly's from her own wedding.
(d) Chandra's mother gives it to her.

5. After Sass returns from getting Hari's medicine, how does she react when she discovers Koly in Hari's room and learns she has given him a remedy?
(a) She pretends not to notice.
(b) She starts to cry.
(c) She embraces Koly.
(d) She is angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Koly feel as she watches Chandra leave with her new husband?

2. What does Hari collect?

3. Where does Sassur obtain his favorite book of poetry?

4. What is Sass's response when Koly demands to receive her widow's pension?

5. What happens when Sass decides to sell the Tagore book for some extra money?

(see the answer key)

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