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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the doctor recommend to Sass and Sassur in Chapter 2?
(a) That they take Hari to the healing waters.
(b) That they take Hari to the famous healer.
(c) That they let Koly accompany Hari on the trip.
(d) That they do not take Hari on the long trip they have planned.

2. Why does Chandra visit her parents' home in the beginning of Chapter 7?
(a) For Sassur's funeral.
(b) To get a bassinet from a neighbor.
(c) He husband has business nearby.
(d) Because Sassur is gravely ill.

3. Why do Koly's dreams of leaving Sass end in Chapter 7?
(a) Sass becomes ill and Koly cares for her.
(b) She no longer has the silver earrings.
(c) She and Sass become friendly.
(d) Koly becomes ill and dependent on Sass.

4. How does Koly feel as she watches Chandra leave with her new husband?
(a) As if all her happiness is leaving.
(b) As if there is hope for her, too.
(c) Determined to leave the Mehta's.
(d) Strangely tired.

5. What do Koly and Tanu do for work on Koly's first morning at Maa Kamala's?
(a) They do laundry.
(b) They string marigolds for garlands.
(c) They make bangles from beads.
(d) They embroider saris.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Koly's father give her before leaving her at her new home?

2. How does Sassur help Koly after Hari's death?

3. Who do Sass and Koly visit in the village one week after Hari's death?

4. What happens to the food in the Mehta household as Sass eats less and less?

5. Where does Koly's wedding ceremony take place?

(see the answer key)

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