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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is a Chula?
(a) A prayer.
(b) A small stove.
(c) A poem.
(d) A quilt of remembrance.

3. What does Chandra ask Koly to do before the family leaves for Varanasi?
(a) Let her keep the silver earrings if Hari dies.
(b) Give him some honey when Sass is not looking.
(c) Bring her back some water from the river.
(d) Put a marigold garland on Hari if he dies.

4. When does Koly tell Raji she will marry him?
(a) When she finishes her wedding quilt.
(b) After Tanu's funeral.
(c) At the end of the planting season.
(d) Never.

5. What best describes Mala?
(a) Sloppy and rude.
(b) Competent and friendly.
(c) Sarcastic and funny.
(d) Competent but difficult.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Koly see after Hari's cremation that makes her think of him?

2. What is true of life at the Mehta's home once Chandra is married?

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

4. Why does Sass say that she and Koly should stop in Vrindavan on their way to Delhi?

5. What is true of Sassur's job in Chapter 6?

(see the answer key)

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