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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is notable about Sassur's favorite book of poetry that might make it valuable?
(a) It has gold woven in the cover.
(b) It was handwritten three generations ago..
(c) It is signed by a holy man.
(d) It is signed by the author.

2. What best describes the mood at the Mehta home right after Hari's death?
(a) Quiet and tense.
(b) Busy from visiting mourners.
(c) Purposeful with preparations for the final spiritual meal.
(d) Painful and loud with angry voices.

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

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

5. What does Koly's prospective father-in-law want before he takes her to meet his son?
(a) To look at her teeth.
(b) The dowry.
(c) The silver earrings.
(d) To ask questions to determine her character.

Short Answer Questions

1. What financial impact would Koly's return have on her family?

2. Why does Koly begin to enjoy her clothes washing time at the river after Hari's death in Chapter 4?

3. What makes Koly erupt in a coughing fit while Koly is sitting with him, after she gets permission from Sass to do so?

4. What is one reason that Sass gives for being so resentful of Koly?

5. Why does Koly get married?

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