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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Chandra tell Koly about her dowry?
(a) The dowry was more than the family expected.
(b) The dowry will pay to bring Hari to healing waters.
(c) The dowry was less than the family expected.
(d) The dowry will pay for a famous healer.

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

4. Who attends the school in Koly's town?
(a) Koly.
(b) Rich boys from other towns.
(c) Koly and her brothers.
(d) Koly's brothers.

5. How does Koly's mother make money?
(a) She makes and sells saris.
(b) She is a wash woman.
(c) She teaches.
(d) She is a medicine woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Koly erupt in a coughing fit while Koly is sitting with him, after she gets permission from Sass to do so?

2. How does Sass want Koly to help with Hari's breakfast her first morning after the wedding?

3. Where do Sassur and Chandra go on Koly's first day in their home?

4. What does Chandra tell Koly about Hari's illness?

5. Why does Koly's father sometimes refuse payment for his work?

(see the answer key)

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