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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What strange request does the groom's family make regarding Koly's wedding?
(a) That no one from outside the region is invited.
(b) That Koly's family stay for an entire week.
(c) That the wedding take place at the groom's house.
(d) That the wedding take place before the next full moon.

2. What does Koly see being placed in the baggage car of the train before they embark on their trip to Varanasi?
(a) Many urns.
(b) Live animals.
(c) Her traveling chest.
(d) Her quilt.

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

4. What does Koly's prospective father-in-law want before he takes her to meet his son?
(a) To ask questions to determine her character.
(b) To look at her teeth.
(c) The dowry.
(d) The silver earrings.

5. What does Chandra tell Koly about her dowry?
(a) The dowry will pay for a famous healer.
(b) The dowry was more than the family expected.
(c) The dowry will pay to bring Hari to healing waters.
(d) The dowry was less than the family expected.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Sass finally allows Koly to go sit with Hari, what do they do?

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

3. What does the doctor recommend to Sass and Sassur in Chapter 2?

4. What is notable about Sassur's favorite book of poetry that might make it valuable?

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

(see the answer key)

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