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

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 stay with Chandra.
(c) For Koly to accompany him on his trip.
(d) For Koly to listen to him read.

2. Why does Koly's father sometimes refuse payment for his work?
(a) His clients are very poor.
(b) He is being blackmailed into it.
(c) He is passionate about his work.
(d) He believes it is his obligation to help the community.

3. What does Koly think of the cake at the traditional feast?
(a) It is her favorite.
(b) There is too much and it is wasteful.
(c) It is too cheap to be served at a wedding.
(d) There was no cake served.

4. What does the doctor say is wrong with Hari?
(a) Tuberculosis.
(b) Polio.
(c) He says he doesn't know.
(d) Cancer.

5. How does Sass want Koly to help with Hari's breakfast her first morning after the wedding?
(a) She tells Koly to cook and serve him breakfast.
(b) She tells Koly to cook breakfast and eat with her husband.
(c) She wants Koly to fetch milk and eggs.
(d) She does not want Koly to take care of Hari.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Koly introduced to the people who host Hari's family in Varanasi?

2. What does Koly see after Hari's cremation that makes her think of him?

3. What gift does Koly give to Hari when she first goes to his room after hearing his bad cough?

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

5. How does the crowd react as Hari's dead body is carried past?

(see the answer key)

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