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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 cow, chickens, and a young girl.
(c) A younger widow.
(d) An older widow.

2. What object of Hari's does Koly ask Sassur if she can have?
(a) A cap.
(b) His butterflies.
(c) A school book.
(d) His journal.

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

4. What does Koly want to do when she learns her parents have selected a husband for her?
(a) Sneak into his town to catch a glimpse of the boy.
(b) Meet him right away.
(c) Run away.
(d) Tell her best friend.

5. What is Koly's role in Chandra's wedding ceremony?
(a) Bearer of gifts.
(b) Flower thrower.
(c) Common servant.
(d) Sister of the bride.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Koly feel as she watches Chandra leave with her new husband?

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

3. Who is Tanu?

4. What remedy does Koly give Hari for his cough during their first meeting after being married?

5. Why does Sassur stop reading Tagore's poems after Chandra is gone?

(see the answer key)

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