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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 Koly imagine doing as she daydreams in Chapter 4?
(a) Returning to her parents' home.
(b) Living with only Chandra.
(c) Selling her quilts to support herself.
(d) Having a good husband and a child.

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

3. What best describes the mood at the Mehta home right after Hari's death?
(a) Painful and loud with angry voices.
(b) Purposeful with preparations for the final spiritual meal.
(c) Busy from visiting mourners.
(d) Quiet and tense.

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

5. Who meets Hari and his family in Varanasi?
(a) The famous healer.
(b) Mr. Lal and his wife.
(c) Mr. Mehta and his wife.
(d) The Patal family.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Koly feel about not being allowed to help Chandra dress on her wedding day?

3. Why does Koly get married?

4. Who tells Koly of Hari's death?

5. Why does Sass take Chandra and Koly to town at the end of their first summer together?

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