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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 sleep in his room at night.
(b) For Koly to accompany him on his trip.
(c) For Koly to stay with Chandra.
(d) For Koly to listen to him read.

2. What best describes Mala?
(a) Sarcastic and funny.
(b) Competent but difficult.
(c) Sloppy and rude.
(d) Competent and friendly.

3. Where do Sassur and Chandra go on Koly's first day in their home?
(a) He goes to school and she goes to the river.
(b) They both go to the market to work.
(c) They both go to the school.
(d) He goes to sell the cow and she goes to buy medicine.

4. Why does Sassur stop reading Tagore's poems after Chandra is gone?
(a) He gets too busy with his new position at work.
(b) He has given the book to Chandra's husband.
(c) He misses his children and hates his job.
(d) It gets soaks by the heavy rains and must dry for a week.

5. Where does Koly find food and a bed in Vrindavan?
(a) At the home of the man who runs the government office.
(b) At the widow's home.
(c) In a room above the government office.
(d) At the rickshaw driver's aunt's home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one reason that Sass gives for being so resentful of Koly?

2. Who is Tanu?

3. What is Chandra's response when Koly questions her about the widow's pension?

4. What is Hari given upon arriving at the place where his family stays in Varanasi?

5. What does Koly see in the marketplace on her way home from the government office in Chapter 6?

(see the answer key)

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