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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are some of the things that Koly does after Chandra leaves to try and please Sass?
(a) Starts a quilt for Sass and Sassur.
(b) Chases away the bandicoot.
(c) Accompanies her to the market each week.
(d) Rises early, sets the fires, and sweeps the courtyard.

2. When does Koly work on the activity she undertakes to remember Hari and soothe her soul?
(a) Early in the morning.
(b) Only late at night.
(c) When she goes to the river.
(d) Whenever Sass leaves.

3. How does Sass want Koly to help with Hari's breakfast her first morning after the wedding?
(a) She tells Koly to cook and serve him breakfast.
(b) She tells Koly to cook breakfast and eat with her husband.
(c) She does not want Koly to take care of Hari.
(d) She wants Koly to fetch milk and eggs.

4. What do Koly and her new family ride past on the train to Varanasi?
(a) A shrine filled with sick people.
(b) A town near Koly's home town.
(c) A bustling market place.
(d) A scribe who reminds Koly of her father.

5. How do Chandra and Koly interact in Chapter 4 after Hari's passing?
(a) Chandra resents Koly's presence in the home.
(b) Koly resents Chandra's laziness.
(c) The two don't speak anymore.
(d) They are good friends and close.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Koly begin to enjoy her clothes washing time at the river after Hari's death in Chapter 4?

2. What does Sassur tell Koly immediately after she learns of Hari's death?

3. What does the rickshaw driver at the train station tell Koly?

4. What does Koly's father do for a living?

5. Why do Koly's dreams of leaving Sass end in Chapter 7?

(see the answer key)

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