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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the crowd react as Hari's dead body is carried past?
(a) Women moan and men stomp the ground.
(b) They seem not to notice.
(c) They make a path.
(d) They chant.

2. What is Sass's response when Koly demands to receive her widow's pension?
(a) She says that Koly's bad luck has infected the house.
(b) She cries.
(c) She throws the checks at her.
(d) She says it barely pays for her keep.

3. What does the doctor recommend to Sass and Sassur in Chapter 2?
(a) That they let Koly accompany Hari on the trip.
(b) That they do not take Hari on the long trip they have planned.
(c) That they take Hari to the famous healer.
(d) That they take Hari to the healing waters.

4. What gift does Koly give to Hari when she first goes to his room after hearing his bad cough?
(a) A groom's sash she has embroidered.
(b) Flowers from the Mango tree.
(c) Fruit from the Mango tree.
(d) A lovely leaf.

5. How does Koly feel when it is time to leave Sass's house?
(a) At peace.
(b) Excited.
(c) Afraid.
(d) Sad.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Koly begin to enjoy her clothes washing time at the river after Hari's death in Chapter 4?

3. What does the doctor say is wrong with Hari?

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

5. How does Sassur help Koly after Hari's death?

(see the answer key)

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