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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one reason that Sass gives for being so resentful of Koly?
(a) She is a poor cook.
(b) She cannot read.
(c) She is an extra mouth to feed.
(d) Her dowry was too low.

2. Where does Sassur obtain his favorite book of poetry?
(a) From his father.
(b) From the author.
(c) From his school.
(d) From a book store.

3. Who does Koly see at the train station when she returns a week after being abandoned by Sass?
(a) Sass.
(b) Her brother.
(c) Mr. Lal and his wife.
(d) The rickshaw driver.

4. What does the rickshaw driver tell her about widows in Vrindavan?
(a) That they are left all the time.
(b) That they die quickly.
(c) That they are treated with respect.
(d) That there is much work for them.

5. What does Koly do at the temples on her first day alone in Vrindavan?
(a) Tries to pray.
(b) Helps a young girl to get food.
(c) Hides in a corner.
(d) Steals food from the bins.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is it so important to Koly to hold on to her silver earrings?

2. How do Koly and Sass travel in Vrindavan?

3. Why does Koly's father sometimes refuse payment for his work?

4. How are computers viewed by Chandra and Sass?

5. What strange request does the groom's family make regarding Koly's wedding?

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