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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) The silver earrings.
(b) To ask questions to determine her character.
(c) The dowry.
(d) To look at her teeth.

2. What does Chandra tell Koly about Hari's illness?
(a) That it was very sudden.
(b) That her other brother died of the same cause.
(c) That it is not as serious as it appears.
(d) That he is expected to die.

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

4. What does Sassur tell Koly immediately after she learns of Hari's death?
(a) That she would have made a good wife.
(b) That she will have to return home to her parents.
(c) That she is responsible for his death.
(d) That they should not have made her marry him.

5. How is Koly introduced to the people who host Hari's family in Varanasi?
(a) She is introduced as Hari's sister.
(b) They do not mention her at all.
(c) She is introduced as Hari's wife.
(d) She is introduced as a servant.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Koly's first impression of her new husband?

3. How is Hari's body prepared for its final trip to the Ganges after his death?

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

5. What do Koly and her new family ride past on the train to Varanasi?

(see the answer key)

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