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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who attends the school in Koly's town?
(a) Koly.
(b) Rich boys from other towns.
(c) Koly's brothers.
(d) Koly and her brothers.

2. What does Koly's father do for a living?
(a) He owns an embroidery shop.
(b) He runs a school for boys.
(c) He is a farmer.
(d) He is a scribe.

3. What does Koly's father give her before leaving her at her new home?
(a) The family quilt.
(b) His mother's sari.
(c) A slice of coconut cake.
(d) A letter.

4. Why does Koly get married?
(a) Her family mistreats her and she wants to leave.
(b) Her family needs money.
(c) She is in love.
(d) She is pregnant.

5. Where does Koly sleep on her wedding night?
(a) With Chandra.
(b) With her sass.
(c) Alone in Hari's bed.
(d) On the floor by Hari's bed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Koly's first impression of her new husband?

2. When does Koly work on the activity she undertakes to remember Hari and soothe her soul?

3. Why is a doctor called on Hari's first night in Varanasi?

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

5. How is Hari's body prepared for its final trip to the Ganges after his death?

(see the answer key)

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