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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the doctor recommend to Sass and Sassur in Chapter 2?
(a) That they do not take Hari on the long trip they have planned.
(b) That they take Hari to the healing waters.
(c) That they take Hari to the famous healer.
(d) That they let Koly accompany Hari on the trip.

2. How is Hari taken to the river?
(a) He is carried by his father and Mr. Lal.
(b) He is carried in a rickshaw.
(c) He is carried on a cot.
(d) He walks with the help of his parents.

3. What is Koly told about the husband her parents have chosen for her?
(a) That he is from a good caste and has had schooling.
(b) That he is from a good caste and the family has money.
(c) That he is handsome and has good prospects.
(d) That he is handsome and kind.

4. Why does Sass take Chandra and Koly to town at the end of their first summer together?
(a) To celebrate Krishna's birthday.
(b) To celebrate Chandra's birthday.
(c) To meet a matchmaker.
(d) To attend a special women's ceremony.

5. Why is Sassur described as being sad so often in Chapter 4?
(a) Because he may lose his teaching position.
(b) Because Sassur is showing signs of illness.
(c) Because Chandra is showing signs of illness.
(d) Because his students treat him poorly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What significant event occurs at the end of Chapter 4?

2. How does Sassur help Koly after Hari's death?

3. Where does Sassur obtain his favorite book of poetry?

4. When Sass finally allows Koly to go sit with Hari, what do they do?

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

(see the answer key)

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