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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who meets Hari and his family in Varanasi?
(a) Mr. Mehta and his wife.
(b) The famous healer.
(c) Mr. Lal and his wife.
(d) The Patal family.

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

3. What does Chandra tell Koly about Hari's illness?
(a) That her other brother died of the same cause.
(b) That it is not as serious as it appears.
(c) That he is expected to die.
(d) That it was very sudden.

4. Why does the local healer come to see Hari the night before his trip?
(a) To deliver herbs for Hari's pain.
(b) To accompany Hari on the trip the next day.
(c) To build his strength for the trip the next day.
(d) To ask a favor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who escorts Hari's body to be cremated?

2. Who accompanies Koly to her prospective husband's home?

3. Why is a doctor called on Hari's first night in Varanasi?

4. How is Hari taken to the river?

5. Where does Hari tell Koly his parents are planning to take him?

(see the answer key)

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