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

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

3. How does Sassur help Koly after Hari's death?
(a) He teachers her to read.
(b) He finds her a job outside the home.
(c) He defends her to Sass.
(d) He takes her to his school to help out.

4. Why is Sassur described as being sad so often in Chapter 4?
(a) Because Sassur is showing signs of illness.
(b) Because Chandra is showing signs of illness.
(c) Because he may lose his teaching position.
(d) Because his students treat him poorly.

5. What does Hari collect?
(a) Stamps.
(b) Stories.
(c) Butterflies and bugs.
(d) Leaves and rocks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Koly get married?

2. What financial impact would Koly's return have on her family?

3. What does the doctor say is wrong with Hari?

4. Who meets Hari and his family in Varanasi?

5. What is Koly's concern about Chandra's new husband?

(see the answer key)

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