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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What activity does Koly undertake to remember Hari and to soothe her soul?
(a) She plants a mango tree and tends to it.
(b) She sews a special sari.
(c) She writes a poem.
(d) She makes a quilt.

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

4. What best describes the mood at the Mehta home right after Hari's death?
(a) Busy from visiting mourners.
(b) Quiet and tense.
(c) Painful and loud with angry voices.
(d) Purposeful with preparations for the final spiritual meal.

5. What is notable about Sassur's favorite book of poetry that might make it valuable?
(a) It was handwritten three generations ago..
(b) It is signed by the author.
(c) It has gold woven in the cover.
(d) It is signed by a holy man.

Short Answer Questions

1. What object of Hari's does Koly ask Sassur if she can have?

2. After Koly hears Hari arguing with his parents on her first day in their home, what does Sass tell her that Hari wants?

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

4. What does Koly think of the cake at the traditional feast?

5. Who escorts Hari's body to be cremated?

(see the answer key)

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