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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Sassur and Chandra go on Koly's first day in their home?
(a) They both go to the market to work.
(b) They both go to the school.
(c) He goes to school and she goes to the river.
(d) He goes to sell the cow and she goes to buy medicine.

2. What does Koly see after Hari's cremation that makes her think of him?
(a) A butterfly.
(b) A boy.
(c) A dove.
(d) A cloud.

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

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

5. What strange request does the groom's family make regarding Koly's wedding?
(a) That no one from outside the region is invited.
(b) That Koly's family stay for an entire week.
(c) That the wedding take place before the next full moon.
(d) That the wedding take place at the groom's house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Hari given upon arriving at the place where his family stays in Varanasi?

2. What does Koly imagine doing as she daydreams in Chapter 4?

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

4. What activity does Koly undertake to remember Hari and to soothe her soul?

5. Why does Koly get married?

(see the answer key)

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