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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 the crowd react as Hari's dead body is carried past?
(a) They chant.
(b) They seem not to notice.
(c) They make a path.
(d) Women moan and men stomp the ground.

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

3. What is Sass's response when Koly demands to receive her widow's pension?
(a) She throws the checks at her.
(b) She says that Koly's bad luck has infected the house.
(c) She says it barely pays for her keep.
(d) She cries.

4. Why is a doctor called on Hari's first night in Varanasi?
(a) He has developed a rash.
(b) To get a second opinion.
(c) He has a coughing attack.
(d) To administer medicine to make him strong.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the doctor recommend to Sass and Sassur in Chapter 2?

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

3. Why does Koly return to the train station after spending a week in Vrindavan?

4. What are some of the things that Koly does after Chandra leaves to try and please Sass?

5. What is true of Sass during Chandra's first visit home?

(see the answer key)

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