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

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Koly's father tear up on the day of her wedding?

2. Where does Koly sleep on her wedding night?

3. What is Koly's first reaction to seeing Varanasi?

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

5. Who meets Hari and his family in Varanasi?

(see the answer key)

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