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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is true of Sassur after Chandra leaves to get married?
(a) He starts to enjoy his work.
(b) He is depressed and hates his job.
(c) He gets the same illness that Hari had.
(d) He starts to stand up to Sass.

2. What item disappears from Mr. Das's place when the Shrew is working on it?
(a) A wedding veil.
(b) A wedding sari.
(c) A quilt.
(d) A groom's vest.

3. What does Mr. Das think of Koly's work?
(a) It shows little promise.
(b) It's good, but ametuerish.
(c) It mimics the style of Guranshi.
(d) It is the best he's seen in years.

4. What is Hari given upon arriving at the place where his family stays in Varanasi?
(a) Honey and ginger root.
(b) A special chest rub cream.
(c) Mango tea.
(d) A glass of water from the Ganges River.

5. What remedy does Koly give Hari for his cough during their first meeting after being married?
(a) Tea from the Mango leaves.
(b) Honey and ginger root.
(c) Warm water with mango juice.
(d) Tea with a special herb from her home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sass do to make money for her and Koly to live on?

2. What does Sassur tell Koly immediately after she learns of Hari's death?

3. What is notable about Sassur's favorite book of poetry that might make it valuable?

4. How does Koly feel about the silver earrings after learning how her widow's pension has been used?

5. When does Koly work on the activity she undertakes to remember Hari and soothe her soul?

(see the answer key)

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