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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one reason that Sass gives for being so resentful of Koly?
(a) She is a poor cook.
(b) Her dowry was too low.
(c) She cannot read.
(d) She is an extra mouth to feed.

2. Where does Chandra's wedding sari come from?
(a) Koly makes it for her.
(b) It is Koly's from her own wedding.
(c) Chandra's mother gives it to her.
(d) Chandra makes it herself.

3. How does Koly feel about not being allowed to help Chandra dress on her wedding day?
(a) Very disappointed.
(b) Furious.
(c) She doesn't care.
(d) Relieved.

4. What is true about Chandra's intended husband?
(a) He had small pox as a child.
(b) He has attended mission school.
(c) He is a master weaver.
(d) He is younger than Chandra.

5. Why does Chandra think that her match will be a good husband?
(a) Because she will be a good wife.
(b) Because he has a promising future as a teacher.
(c) Because she said a prayer at the Ganges.
(d) Because his family owns so much land.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Koly get married?

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

4. What does Koly do when Sass tells her to give Chandra the silver earrings for her wedding day?

5. What does Koly see after Hari's cremation that makes her think of him?

(see the answer key)

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