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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Sassur obtain his favorite book of poetry?
(a) From his father.
(b) From the author.
(c) From a book store.
(d) From his school.

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

4. Why is Koly not allowed to help Chandra dress on her wedding day?
(a) She spills the ceremonial wine.
(b) Sass says only family is allowed in.
(c) She never learned the family prayer.
(d) Widows are considered bad luck.

5. What do Koly and her mother prepare for Koly's wedding?
(a) Traditional dumplings.
(b) A special sari for her new sass.
(c) A quilt and a sari.
(d) Linen table coverings.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Koly get married?

2. How does Sassur help Koly after Hari's death?

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

4. How does Koly's mother make money?

5. Who escorts Hari's body to be cremated?

(see the answer key)

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