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

2. What is one reason that Sass gives for being so resentful of Koly?
(a) She is a poor cook.
(b) Her dowry was too low.
(c) She is an extra mouth to feed.
(d) She cannot read.

3. Why does Koly get married?
(a) Her family needs money.
(b) She is in love.
(c) She is pregnant.
(d) Her family mistreats her and she wants to leave.

4. 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 wants Koly to fetch milk and eggs.
(c) She tells Koly to cook and serve him breakfast.
(d) She does not want Koly to take care of Hari.

5. How is Hari taken to the river?
(a) He is carried by his father and Mr. Lal.
(b) He walks with the help of his parents.
(c) He is carried in a rickshaw.
(d) He is carried on a cot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What strange request does the groom's family make regarding Koly's wedding?

2. What makes Koly erupt in a coughing fit while Koly is sitting with him, after she gets permission from Sass to do so?

3. What does the doctor say is wrong with Hari?

4. Why does Koly's father sometimes refuse payment for his work?

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

(see the answer key)

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