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

2. What does Chandra tell Koly about her dowry?
(a) The dowry was less than the family expected.
(b) The dowry will pay to bring Hari to healing waters.
(c) The dowry was more than the family expected.
(d) The dowry will pay for a famous healer.

3. 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 is signed by a holy man.
(c) It was handwritten three generations ago..
(d) It is signed by the author.

4. 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.

5. 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 passionate about his work.
(c) His clients are very poor.
(d) He is being blackmailed into it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Each month after Hari's death, an envelope arrives in the mail for Koly. What is it?

2. What does Koly see being placed in the baggage car of the train before they embark on their trip to Varanasi?

3. How does Sass want Koly to help with Hari's breakfast her first morning after the wedding?

4. What remedy does Koly give Hari for his cough during their first meeting after being married?

5. Why is Sassur described as being sad so often in Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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