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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When does Koly work on the activity she undertakes to remember Hari and soothe her soul?
(a) Only late at night.
(b) Whenever Sass leaves.
(c) When she goes to the river.
(d) Early in the morning.

3. How does Koly travel to meet her groom?
(a) By rickshaw.
(b) On a train.
(c) On a bus.
(d) She walks.

4. What does Koly want to do when she learns her parents have selected a husband for her?
(a) Sneak into his town to catch a glimpse of the boy.
(b) Run away.
(c) Meet him right away.
(d) Tell her best friend.

5. Why does Koly begin to enjoy her clothes washing time at the river after Hari's death in Chapter 4?
(a) She meets a friend.
(b) She learns to read.
(c) She finds time to read.
(d) She finds time to work on her special project.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sass take Chandra and Koly to town at the end of their first summer together?

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

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

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

5. Who scolds Hari for being playful in the river?

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