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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Koly want to do when she learns her parents have selected a husband for her?
(a) Sneak into his town to catch a glimpse of the boy.
(b) Run away.
(c) Tell her best friend.
(d) Meet him right away.

2. Why does Koly begin to enjoy her clothes washing time at the river after Hari's death in Chapter 4?
(a) She finds time to read.
(b) She finds time to work on her special project.
(c) She learns to read.
(d) She meets a friend.

3. What does Koly do when Sass tells her to give Chandra the silver earrings for her wedding day?
(a) She spits on the ground.
(b) She gives them to Chandra.
(c) She lies and says she has lost them.
(d) She refuses and walks away.

4. Who do Sass and Koly visit in the village one week after Hari's death?
(a) The woman who runs a local embroidery shop.
(b) A man at a quilting factory.
(c) The woman who runs a school for girls.
(d) A man at a government office.

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

6. What does Koly think of the cake at the traditional feast?
(a) There is too much and it is wasteful.
(b) It is too cheap to be served at a wedding.
(c) It is her favorite.
(d) There was no cake served.

7. What does Sass give to Koly after Hari's death?
(a) A white cotton sari.
(b) A black cotton sari.
(c) Money.
(d) A train ticket.

8. What is Koly's role in Chandra's wedding ceremony?
(a) Flower thrower.
(b) Sister of the bride.
(c) Common servant.
(d) Bearer of gifts.

9. How do Chandra and Koly interact in Chapter 4 after Hari's passing?
(a) The two don't speak anymore.
(b) Chandra resents Koly's presence in the home.
(c) Koly resents Chandra's laziness.
(d) They are good friends and close.

10. What does Sassur tell Koly immediately after she learns of Hari's death?
(a) That they should not have made her marry him.
(b) That she would have made a good wife.
(c) That she will have to return home to her parents.
(d) That she is responsible for his death.

11. What instructions does Sass give Koly before going into town to get her son's medicine?
(a) She says that Koly should take the laundry to the river.
(b) She says that Koly should attend to Hari.
(c) She says that Koly should stay away from Hari.
(d) She says that Koly should pray for Hari's health.

12. What is true about Chandra's intended husband?
(a) He is younger than Chandra.
(b) He is a master weaver.
(c) He had small pox as a child.
(d) He has attended mission school.

13. What is Koly told about the husband her parents have chosen for her?
(a) That he is handsome and has good prospects.
(b) That he is handsome and kind.
(c) That he is from a good caste and has had schooling.
(d) That he is from a good caste and the family has money.

14. When Sass finally allows Koly to go sit with Hari, what do they do?
(a) Koly tells him stories of her home.
(b) Look at the items that he collects.
(c) Talk about school.
(d) Argue about the trip the next day.

15. How does Koly travel to meet her groom?
(a) She walks.
(b) On a train.
(c) On a bus.
(d) By rickshaw.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Koly imagine doing as she daydreams in Chapter 4?

2. Why is it so important to Koly to hold on to her silver earrings?

3. Where does Koly sleep on her wedding night?

4. How is Hari taken to the river?

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

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