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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Koly stay with on her first night in Vrindavan?
(a) A young boy.
(b) A younger widow.
(c) An older widow.
(d) A cow, chickens, and a young girl.

2. After Sass returns from getting Hari's medicine, how does she react when she discovers Koly in Hari's room and learns she has given him a remedy?
(a) She is angry.
(b) She starts to cry.
(c) She pretends not to notice.
(d) She embraces Koly.

3. What happens to the food in the Mehta household as Sass eats less and less?
(a) Koly eats more and feels stronger than she has in years.
(b) Sass is even stingier with it.
(c) Sass allows a boarder to stay and share their meals.
(d) Sass and Koly share it with the family next door.

4. What does Sass do to make money for her and Koly to live on?
(a) Hires Koly out as a servant.
(b) Sells her own possessions.
(c) Sells the widow's sari she had given to Koly.
(d) Does laundry.

5. What happens when Sass decides to sell the Tagore book for some extra money?
(a) Koly hides it from her.
(b) It is stolen in town before she can sell it.
(c) She discovers money in the back flap.
(d) Koly gives her the silver earrings instead.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Sassur obtain his favorite book of poetry?

2. How does Koly travel to meet her groom?

3. What is true of Sassur after Chandra leaves to get married?

4. What do Sass and Koly do when they go to the village one week after Hari's death?

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

(see the answer key)

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