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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Sass and Sassur argue after the doctor's visit in Chapter 2?
(a) They disagree on plans to take Hari on the trip.
(b) Sassur wants Koly to go on the trip and Sass does not.
(c) Sass wants Koly to go on the trip and Sassur does not.
(d) They disagree on plans to take Chandra on the trip.

2. How does Koly's mother make money?
(a) She is a medicine woman.
(b) She makes and sells saris.
(c) She is a wash woman.
(d) She teaches.

3. Where does Koly's wedding ceremony take place?
(a) The bride's home.
(b) The groom's home.
(c) The sacred temple.
(d) The town center near the well.

4. When does Koly work on the activity she undertakes to remember Hari and soothe her soul?
(a) When she goes to the river.
(b) Only late at night.
(c) Whenever Sass leaves.
(d) Early in the morning.

5. What does Koly see being placed in the baggage car of the train before they embark on their trip to Varanasi?
(a) Many urns.
(b) Her traveling chest.
(c) Live animals.
(d) Her quilt.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Koly travel to meet her groom?

4. What does Koly's father do for a living?

5. Why does Koly get married?

(see the answer key)

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