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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Koly's father sometimes refuse payment for his work?
(a) He is passionate about his work.
(b) His clients are very poor.
(c) He is being blackmailed into it.
(d) He believes it is his obligation to help the community.

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

3. Why do Sass and Sassur argue after the doctor's visit in Chapter 2?
(a) Sassur wants Koly to go on the trip and Sass does not.
(b) They disagree on plans to take Hari on the trip.
(c) They disagree on plans to take Chandra on the trip.
(d) Sass wants Koly to go on the trip and Sassur does not.

4. What does Koly learn about her widow's pension when she goes to the government office in Chapter 6?
(a) It will end if she leaves the Mehta's home.
(b) It will end if she marries again.
(c) It doubled when Chandra left home.
(d) She can only receive it by mail.

5. What does Chandra ask Koly to do before the family leaves for Varanasi?
(a) Give him some honey when Sass is not looking.
(b) Bring her back some water from the river.
(c) Let her keep the silver earrings if Hari dies.
(d) Put a marigold garland on Hari if he dies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift does Koly give to Hari when she first goes to his room after hearing his bad cough?

2. Who accompanies Koly to her prospective husband's home?

3. What does Koly think of her first job in Vrindavan?

4. Who is Raji?

5. What is one reason that Sass gives for being so resentful of Koly?

(see the answer key)

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