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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Sass and Sassur argue after the doctor's visit in Chapter 2?
(a) They disagree on plans to take Hari on the trip.
(b) They disagree on plans to take Chandra on the trip.
(c) Sass wants Koly to go on the trip and Sassur does not.
(d) Sassur wants Koly to go on the trip and Sass does not.

2. What remedy does Koly give Hari for his cough during their first meeting after being married?
(a) Tea with a special herb from her home.
(b) Honey and ginger root.
(c) Tea from the Mango leaves.
(d) Warm water with mango juice.

3. What gift does Koly give to Hari when she first goes to his room after hearing his bad cough?
(a) Flowers from the Mango tree.
(b) A lovely leaf.
(c) Fruit from the Mango tree.
(d) A groom's sash she has embroidered.

4. Why does Koly's father tear up on the day of her wedding?
(a) He is grieving the recent loss of his mother.
(b) He is overcome with joy at his daughter's good fortune.
(c) He is recalling his own wedding.
(d) He is sad to see Koly dressed like a woman and getting married.

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

6. Who escorts Hari's body to be cremated?
(a) The men.
(b) The Lals and the Mehtas.
(c) His parents and his wife.
(d) His parents.

7. What is Sass's response when Koly demands to receive her widow's pension?
(a) She throws the checks at her.
(b) She says it barely pays for her keep.
(c) She says that Koly's bad luck has infected the house.
(d) She cries.

8. 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.

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

10. Where does Chandra's wedding sari come from?
(a) Chandra makes it herself.
(b) Koly makes it for her.
(c) It is Koly's from her own wedding.
(d) Chandra's mother gives it to her.

11. What is Koly's concern about Chandra's new husband?
(a) That he is too old for her.
(b) That he won't be a good match.
(c) That he is too young for her.
(d) That he is disfigured and unable to father children.

12. Where do Sassur and Chandra go on Koly's first day in their home?
(a) They both go to the school.
(b) He goes to school and she goes to the river.
(c) He goes to sell the cow and she goes to buy medicine.
(d) They both go to the market to work.

13. What does Koly hear Sass and Sassur discussing on the evening she overhears them in the courtyard in Chapter 5?
(a) Koly's dowry.
(b) Chandra's dowry.
(c) Sass's illness.
(d) Hari's illness.

14. What does Koly see being placed in the baggage car of the train before they embark on their trip to Varanasi?
(a) Many urns.
(b) Live animals.
(c) Her traveling chest.
(d) Her quilt.

15. What is notable about Sassur's favorite book of poetry that might make it valuable?
(a) It has gold woven in the cover.
(b) It was handwritten three generations ago..
(c) It is signed by the author.
(d) It is signed by a holy man.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Koly get married?

2. Where are Hari's ashes scattered?

3. What does Koly's prospective father-in-law want before he takes her to meet his son?

4. Who meets Hari and his family in Varanasi?

5. What does Koly want to do when she learns her parents have selected a husband for her?

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