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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the doctor say is wrong with Hari?
(a) Polio.
(b) Cancer.
(c) He says he doesn't know.
(d) Tuberculosis.

2. 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) Put a marigold garland on Hari if he dies.
(d) Bring her back some water from the river.

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

4. Where does Koly sleep on her wedding night?
(a) With her sass.
(b) Alone in Hari's bed.
(c) With Chandra.
(d) On the floor by Hari's bed.

5. 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 being blackmailed into it.
(d) He is passionate about his work.

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

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

8. What is one reason that Sass gives for being so resentful of Koly?
(a) She is an extra mouth to feed.
(b) She cannot read.
(c) Her dowry was too low.
(d) She is a poor cook.

9. 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 from a good caste and has had schooling.
(c) That he is handsome and kind.
(d) That he is from a good caste and the family has money.

10. What financial impact would Koly's return have on her family?
(a) It would help them because she would get a widow's fee.
(b) It would help them as the Mehta's would repay the dowry.
(c) It would be a burden as her parents would pay a dowry tax.
(d) It would be a burden as her brothers now have wives.

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

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

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

14. Who attends the school in Koly's town?
(a) Rich boys from other towns.
(b) Koly.
(c) Koly's brothers.
(d) Koly and her brothers.

15. What does Hari collect?
(a) Leaves and rocks.
(b) Stamps.
(c) Stories.
(d) Butterflies and bugs.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Koly work on the activity she undertakes to remember Hari and soothe her soul?

2. What instructions does Sass give Koly before going into town to get her son's medicine?

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

4. What activity does Koly undertake to remember Hari and to soothe her soul?

5. What gift does Koly give to Hari when she first goes to his room after hearing his bad cough?

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