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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the rickshaw driver at the train station tell Koly?
(a) That Sass was taken in an ambulance.
(b) That Sass left on a train.
(c) That the widow's home in Delhi was burned to the ground.
(d) That the Delhi train is delayed.

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

4. Where does Koly find Sass when she returns from buying their lunches?
(a) Sleeping on a bench.
(b) She doesn't find her.
(c) Talking to a rickshaw driver.
(d) Praying in the temple.

5. Why does Koly get married?
(a) Her family needs money.
(b) She is pregnant.
(c) She is in love.
(d) Her family mistreats her and she wants to leave.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one reason that Sass gives for being so resentful of Koly?

2. Where does Hari tell Koly his parents are planning to take him?

3. How does Koly travel to meet her groom?

4. What does Koly discover about her widow's pension that makes her angry?

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

(see the answer key)

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