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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

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 take the laundry to the river.
(b) She says that Koly should pray for Hari's health.
(c) She says that Koly should stay away from Hari.
(d) She says that Koly should attend to Hari.

2. What does Koly's father give her before leaving her at her new home?
(a) A slice of coconut cake.
(b) His mother's sari.
(c) A letter.
(d) The family quilt.

3. Why do Sass and Sassur argue after the doctor's visit in Chapter 2?
(a) They disagree on plans to take Hari on the trip.
(b) They disagree on plans to take Chandra on the trip.
(c) Sass wants Koly to go on the trip and Sassur does not.
(d) Sassur wants Koly to go on the trip and Sass does not.

4. Why does Koly's father tear up on the day of her wedding?
(a) He is recalling his own wedding.
(b) He is grieving the recent loss of his mother.
(c) He is sad to see Koly dressed like a woman and getting married.
(d) He is overcome with joy at his daughter's good fortune.

5. When Sass finally allows Koly to go sit with Hari, what do they do?
(a) Look at the items that he collects.
(b) Koly tells him stories of her home.
(c) Argue about the trip the next day.
(d) Talk about school.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Koly's father do for a living?

2. How does Koly travel to meet her groom?

3. Where does Koly's wedding ceremony take place?

4. What strange request does the groom's family make regarding Koly's wedding?

5. What is Koly told about the husband her parents have chosen for her?

(see the answer key)

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