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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Chandra ask Koly to do before the family leaves for Varanasi?
(a) Put a marigold garland on Hari if he dies.
(b) Bring her back some water from the river.
(c) Let her keep the silver earrings if Hari dies.
(d) Give him some honey when Sass is not looking.

3. What is Koly's first impression of her new husband?
(a) He is much older than her parents were told.
(b) He is angry.
(c) He is too young and sickly.
(d) He is handsome.

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

5. How is Hari's body prepared for its final trip to the Ganges after his death?
(a) His toes and fingers are tied together.
(b) It is wrapped in clothes and covered in marigolds.
(c) It is painted with bright dyes to guide his spirit.
(d) It is blessed with scented oils and left naked.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Koly want to do when she learns her parents have selected a husband for her?

4. What remedy does Koly give Hari for his cough during their first meeting after being married?

5. What do Koly and her new family ride past on the train to Varanasi?

(see the answer key)

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