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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Koly's father give her before leaving her at her new home?
(a) The family quilt.
(b) A slice of coconut cake.
(c) His mother's sari.
(d) A letter.

3. Why does Sass take Chandra and Koly to town at the end of their first summer together?
(a) To meet a matchmaker.
(b) To celebrate Krishna's birthday.
(c) To celebrate Chandra's birthday.
(d) To attend a special women's ceremony.

4. What does Sassur tell Koly immediately after she learns of Hari's death?
(a) That they should not have made her marry him.
(b) That she will have to return home to her parents.
(c) That she is responsible for his death.
(d) That she would have made a good wife.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Sass give to Koly after Hari's death?

3. What is one reason that Sass gives for being so resentful of Koly?

4. What do Koly and her new family ride past on the train to Varanasi?

5. How is Hari's body prepared for its final trip to the Ganges after his death?

(see the answer key)

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