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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What gift does Koly give to Hari when she first goes to his room after hearing his bad cough?
(a) A groom's sash she has embroidered.
(b) Fruit from the Mango tree.
(c) Flowers from the Mango tree.
(d) A lovely leaf.

2. What does Koly see being placed in the baggage car of the train before they embark on their trip to Varanasi?
(a) Her traveling chest.
(b) Many urns.
(c) Her quilt.
(d) Live animals.

3. After Koly hears Hari arguing with his parents on her first day in their home, what does Sass tell her that Hari wants?
(a) For Koly to listen to him read.
(b) For Koly to accompany him on his trip.
(c) For Koly to sleep in his room at night.
(d) For Koly to stay with Chandra.

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

5. What significant event occurs at the end of Chapter 4?
(a) Sassur loses his teaching position.
(b) It is announced that Koly will be returned to her parents.
(c) It is announced that Chandra will marry.
(d) Sass receives an inheritance.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where are Hari's ashes scattered?

3. Who tells Koly of Hari's death?

4. What does Koly do when she wakes up at Hari's house the first morning after her wedding?

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

(see the answer key)

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