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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Koly go when she sneaks away from Maa Kamala's to meet Raji?
(a) To his stand at the market.
(b) To a river.
(c) To a temple.
(d) To the site of his future factory.

2. How does Koly begin to help Raji after he hears her read the poem of the homeless bird?
(a) By teaching him to read.
(b) By helping keep track of his worker's hours.
(c) By giving him food.
(d) By helping him in his garden.

3. Who accompanies Koly to her prospective husband's home?
(a) Her father and her brothers.
(b) Just her father.
(c) Her parents.
(d) Her parents and brothers.

4. 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 grieving the recent loss of his mother.
(c) He is overcome with joy at his daughter's good fortune.
(d) He is recalling his own wedding.

5. Why is Koly not allowed to help Chandra dress on her wedding day?
(a) She never learned the family prayer.
(b) She spills the ceremonial wine.
(c) Sass says only family is allowed in.
(d) Widows are considered bad luck.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Koly think of the cake at the traditional feast?

2. Why does Maa Kamala keep half of Koly's pay?

3. What does Koly discover about her widow's pension that makes her angry?

4. Who gives Tanu and Koly the beads to make into bangles?

5. What is Koly told about the husband her parents have chosen for her?

(see the answer key)

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