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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who meets Hari and his family in Varanasi?
(a) The famous healer.
(b) The Patal family.
(c) Mr. Lal and his wife.
(d) Mr. Mehta and his wife.

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

4. Why does Chandra think that her match will be a good husband?
(a) Because he has a promising future as a teacher.
(b) Because she will be a good wife.
(c) Because his family owns so much land.
(d) Because she said a prayer at the Ganges.

5. Where does Sassur obtain his favorite book of poetry?
(a) From his father.
(b) From his school.
(c) From a book store.
(d) From the author.

6. What does Sass give Koly to help her work on Chandra's wedding quilt?
(a) A picture of Chandra and Hari as children.
(b) Bright colored thread.
(c) Scraps of material.
(d) A light so she can work at night.

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

8. What significant event occurs at the end of Chapter 4?
(a) Sass receives an inheritance.
(b) Sassur loses his teaching position.
(c) It is announced that Koly will be returned to her parents.
(d) It is announced that Chandra will marry.

9. What activity does Koly undertake to remember Hari and to soothe her soul?
(a) She writes a poem.
(b) She plants a mango tree and tends to it.
(c) She sews a special sari.
(d) She makes a quilt.

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

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

12. Who scolds Hari for being playful in the river?
(a) The healer.
(b) His father.
(c) Mr. Lal.
(d) His mother.

13. What does Chandra tell Koly about her dowry?
(a) The dowry was less than the family expected.
(b) The dowry will pay for a famous healer.
(c) The dowry was more than the family expected.
(d) The dowry will pay to bring Hari to healing waters.

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

15. 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 government office.
(c) A man at a quilting factory.
(d) The woman who runs a school for girls.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who accompanies Koly to her prospective husband's home?

2. How does Koly feel about the silver earrings after learning how her widow's pension has been used?

3. Why is a doctor called on Hari's first night in Varanasi?

4. Who tells Koly of Hari's death?

5. How do Chandra and Koly interact in Chapter 4 after Hari's passing?

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