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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sass take Chandra and Koly to town at the end of their first summer together?
(a) To meet a matchmaker.
(b) To celebrate Chandra's birthday.
(c) To attend a special women's ceremony.
(d) To celebrate Krishna's birthday.

2. Why does Koly's father tear up on the day of her wedding?
(a) He is recalling his own wedding.
(b) He is grieving the recent loss of his mother.
(c) He is sad to see Koly dressed like a woman and getting married.
(d) He is overcome with joy at his daughter's good fortune.

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

4. What does Koly think of the cake at the traditional feast?
(a) There was no cake served.
(b) It is her favorite.
(c) It is too cheap to be served at a wedding.
(d) There is too much and it is wasteful.

5. Each month after Hari's death, an envelope arrives in the mail for Koly. What is it?
(a) Koly doesn't know as Sassur takes it.
(b) An application for factory work.
(c) An application for a travel document.
(d) Koly doesn't know as Sass takes it.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is it so important to Koly to hold on to her silver earrings?

3. What object of Hari's does Koly ask Sassur if she can have?

4. Who scolds Hari for being playful in the river?

5. Where are Hari's ashes scattered?

(see the answer key)

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