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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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 will pay for a famous healer.
(d) The dowry was less than the family expected.

3. What instructions does Sass give Koly before going into town to get her son's medicine?
(a) She says that Koly should attend to Hari.
(b) She says that Koly should stay away from Hari.
(c) She says that Koly should take the laundry to the river.
(d) She says that Koly should pray for Hari's health.

4. What does Sass give to Koly after Hari's death?
(a) Money.
(b) A black cotton sari.
(c) A white cotton sari.
(d) A train ticket.

5. Who scolds Hari for being playful in the river?
(a) His mother.
(b) His father.
(c) Mr. Lal.
(d) The healer.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After Koly hears Hari arguing with his parents on her first day in their home, what does Sass tell her that Hari wants?

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

4. Who tells Koly of Hari's death?

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

(see the answer key)

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