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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Koly and her new family ride past on the train to Varanasi?
(a) A bustling market place.
(b) A shrine filled with sick people.
(c) A scribe who reminds Koly of her father.
(d) A town near Koly's home town.

2. What financial impact would Koly's return have on her family?
(a) It would help them as the Mehta's would repay the dowry.
(b) It would be a burden as her brothers now have wives.
(c) It would be a burden as her parents would pay a dowry tax.
(d) It would help them because she would get a widow's fee.

3. What does Koly imagine doing as she daydreams in Chapter 4?
(a) Living with only Chandra.
(b) Having a good husband and a child.
(c) Returning to her parents' home.
(d) Selling her quilts to support herself.

4. Why is Sassur described as being sad so often in Chapter 4?
(a) Because his students treat him poorly.
(b) Because Sassur is showing signs of illness.
(c) Because Chandra is showing signs of illness.
(d) Because he may lose his teaching position.

5. How does Sass want Koly to help with Hari's breakfast her first morning after the wedding?
(a) She tells Koly to cook breakfast and eat with her husband.
(b) She does not want Koly to take care of Hari.
(c) She tells Koly to cook and serve him breakfast.
(d) She wants Koly to fetch milk and eggs.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Koly introduced to the people who host Hari's family in Varanasi?

2. What is Koly told about the husband her parents have chosen for her?

3. Where does Koly sleep on her wedding night?

4. How does Koly's mother make money?

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

(see the answer key)

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