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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Koly's father tear up on the day of her wedding?
(a) He is recalling his own wedding.
(b) He is grieving the recent loss of his mother.
(c) He is sad to see Koly dressed like a woman and getting married.
(d) He is overcome with joy at his daughter's good fortune.

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

3. 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.

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) He goes to school and she goes to the river.
(c) He goes to sell the cow and she goes to buy medicine.
(d) They both go to the school.

5. What does Koly see being placed in the baggage car of the train before they embark on their trip to Varanasi?
(a) Many urns.
(b) Her traveling chest.
(c) Her quilt.
(d) Live animals.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Koly's father give her before leaving her at her new home?

3. What does Koly do when she wakes up at Hari's house the first morning after her wedding?

4. What does Chandra tell Koly about her dowry?

5. What does Koly's prospective father-in-law want before he takes her to meet his son?

(see the answer key)

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