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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sass give Koly to help her work on Chandra's wedding quilt?
(a) A picture of Chandra and Hari as children.
(b) Bright colored thread.
(c) A light so she can work at night.
(d) Scraps of material.

2. Who scolds Hari for being playful in the river?
(a) His mother.
(b) The healer.
(c) His father.
(d) Mr. Lal.

3. Why does Koly's father tear up on the day of her wedding?
(a) He is sad to see Koly dressed like a woman and getting married.
(b) He is recalling his own wedding.
(c) He is grieving the recent loss of his mother.
(d) He is overcome with joy at his daughter's good fortune.

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

5. What does Koly think of the cake at the traditional feast?
(a) It is too cheap to be served at a wedding.
(b) It is her favorite.
(c) There is too much and it is wasteful.
(d) There was no cake served.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the food in the Mehta household as Sass eats less and less?

2. How does Koly travel to meet her groom?

3. How does Koly feel when it is time to leave Sass's house?

4. What is Koly's first reaction to seeing Varanasi?

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

(see the answer key)

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