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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 town near Koly's home town.
(b) A scribe who reminds Koly of her father.
(c) A shrine filled with sick people.
(d) A bustling market place.

2. Why does Koly's father tear up on the day of her wedding?
(a) He is recalling his own wedding.
(b) He is overcome with joy at his daughter's good fortune.
(c) He is sad to see Koly dressed like a woman and getting married.
(d) He is grieving the recent loss of his mother.

3. Where does Koly sleep on her wedding night?
(a) With Chandra.
(b) Alone in Hari's bed.
(c) On the floor by Hari's bed.
(d) With her sass.

4. What does Koly think of the cake at the traditional feast?
(a) There was no cake served.
(b) There is too much and it is wasteful.
(c) It is her favorite.
(d) It is too cheap to be served at a wedding.

5. What instructions does Sass give Koly before going into town to get her son's medicine?
(a) She says that Koly should pray for Hari's health.
(b) She says that Koly should take the laundry to the river.
(c) She says that Koly should attend to Hari.
(d) She says that Koly should stay away from Hari.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why does Koly begin to enjoy her clothes washing time at the river after Hari's death in Chapter 4?

4. How do Chandra and Koly interact in Chapter 4 after Hari's passing?

5. What significant event occurs at the end of Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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