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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Sassur described as being sad so often in Chapter 4?
(a) Because he may lose his teaching position.
(b) Because Sassur is showing signs of illness.
(c) Because Chandra is showing signs of illness.
(d) Because his students treat him poorly.

2. What does Koly's prospective father-in-law want before he takes her to meet his son?
(a) The dowry.
(b) To look at her teeth.
(c) To ask questions to determine her character.
(d) The silver earrings.

3. Each month after Hari's death, an envelope arrives in the mail for Koly. What is it?
(a) An application for a travel document.
(b) Koly doesn't know as Sassur takes it.
(c) An application for factory work.
(d) Koly doesn't know as Sass takes it.

4. Why is the spot where Koly sleeps on her first night in Vrindavan a good one, according to the person she stays with?
(a) No one will see her.
(b) It is close to the temple.
(c) It will keep the rain away.
(d) The owners will hand out food.

5. How is Hari's body prepared for its final trip to the Ganges after his death?
(a) It is blessed with scented oils and left naked.
(b) His toes and fingers are tied together.
(c) It is painted with bright dyes to guide his spirit.
(d) It is wrapped in clothes and covered in marigolds.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Koly and her mother prepare for Koly's wedding?

2. Who scolds Hari for being playful in the river?

3. Where does Koly go when she sneaks away from Maa Kamala's to meet Raji?

4. Who is Maa Kamala?

5. What do Koly and Tanu do for work on Koly's first morning at Maa Kamala's?

(see the answer key)

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