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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 the rickshaw driver leave Koly at the train station in the beginning of Chapter 8?
(a) The police chase him away.
(b) He has a fare.
(c) He believes she brings bad luck.
(d) He must go home to his family.

2. How is Hari taken to the river?
(a) He is carried on a cot.
(b) He walks with the help of his parents.
(c) He is carried by his father and Mr. Lal.
(d) He is carried in a rickshaw.

3. What does Chandra tell Koly about Hari's illness?
(a) That he is expected to die.
(b) That it is not as serious as it appears.
(c) That it was very sudden.
(d) That her other brother died of the same cause.

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

5. After Koly hears Hari arguing with his parents on her first day in their home, what does Sass tell her that Hari wants?
(a) For Koly to listen to him read.
(b) For Koly to sleep in his room at night.
(c) For Koly to accompany him on his trip.
(d) For Koly to stay with Chandra.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Sass finally allows Koly to go sit with Hari, what do they do?

3. How does Koly feel when it is time to leave Sass's house?

4. What is notable about Sassur's favorite book of poetry that might make it valuable?

5. Where does Sassur obtain his favorite book of poetry?

(see the answer key)

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