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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 stay away from Hari.
(d) She says that Koly should attend to Hari.

2. Who tells Koly of Hari's death?
(a) Chandra.
(b) Mrs. Lal.
(c) Sassur.
(d) Sass.

3. Why does Sass take Chandra and Koly to town at the end of their first summer together?
(a) To celebrate Krishna's birthday.
(b) To celebrate Chandra's birthday.
(c) To attend a special women's ceremony.
(d) To meet a matchmaker.

4. What does Sass do to make money for her and Koly to live on?
(a) Hires Koly out as a servant.
(b) Sells the widow's sari she had given to Koly.
(c) Sells her own possessions.
(d) Does laundry.

5. How does Sassur help Koly after Hari's death?
(a) He finds her a job outside the home.
(b) He takes her to his school to help out.
(c) He defends her to Sass.
(d) He teachers her to read.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Koly and her new family ride past on the train to Varanasi?

2. What life changing event occurs in Chapter 6?

3. What remedy does Koly give Hari for his cough during their first meeting after being married?

4. What happens when Sass decides to sell the Tagore book for some extra money?

5. How does Chandra feel about her marriage?

(see the answer key)

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