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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the spot where Koly sleeps on her first night in Vrindavan a good one, according to the person she stays with?
(a) No one will see her.
(b) The owners will hand out food.
(c) It is close to the temple.
(d) It will keep the rain away.

2. What financial impact would Koly's return have on her family?
(a) It would be a burden as her brothers now have wives.
(b) It would help them because she would get a widow's fee.
(c) It would be a burden as her parents would pay a dowry tax.
(d) It would help them as the Mehta's would repay the dowry.

3. What does the doctor say is wrong with Hari?
(a) He says he doesn't know.
(b) Cancer.
(c) Tuberculosis.
(d) Polio.

4. How does Koly begin to help Raji after he hears her read the poem of the homeless bird?
(a) By giving him food.
(b) By helping keep track of his worker's hours.
(c) By teaching him to read.
(d) By helping him in his garden.

5. What finally gives Koly the courage to approach the man in the government office about her pension?
(a) She has money she made at the marketplace.
(b) She sees him playing with his son.
(c) She know he respects Sassur for his position at the school.
(d) She sees him casually dressed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is true of life at the Mehta's home once Chandra is married?

2. Why is Sassur described as being sad so often in Chapter 4?

3. Where are Hari's ashes scattered?

4. What best describes Koly's bandicoot?

5. Why is it so important to Koly to hold on to her silver earrings?

(see the answer key)

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