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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 sad to see Koly dressed like a woman and getting married.
(c) He is overcome with joy at his daughter's good fortune.
(d) He is recalling his own wedding.

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

3. What does Hari collect?
(a) Stamps.
(b) Stories.
(c) Butterflies and bugs.
(d) Leaves and rocks.

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

5. What does Koly do when she wakes up at Hari's house the first morning after her wedding?
(a) Joins her new sass in the kitchen.
(b) Helps Chandra milk the cow.
(c) Prays.
(d) Takes a walk around the yard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What activity does Koly undertake to remember Hari and to soothe her soul?

2. Why is a doctor called on Hari's first night in Varanasi?

3. What instructions does Sass give Koly before going into town to get her son's medicine?

4. Why does the local healer come to see Hari the night before his trip?

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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