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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 Chandra's response when Koly questions her about the widow's pension?
(a) Surprise that Koly didn't know about it.
(b) Anger that Koly would mention it.
(c) Gratitude that Koly is now taken care of.
(d) Surprise because Chandra didn't know about it.

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

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

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

5. What does the doctor say is wrong with Hari?
(a) Tuberculosis.
(b) Polio.
(c) Cancer.
(d) He says he doesn't know.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Koly's mother make money?

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

3. What remedy does Koly give Hari for his cough during their first meeting after being married?

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

5. Why does Chandra think that her match will be a good husband?

(see the answer key)

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