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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes Koly erupt in a coughing fit while Koly is sitting with him, after she gets permission from Sass to do so?
(a) Pollen from flowers.
(b) Laughing.
(c) Yelling.
(d) Food he is eating.

2. What do Sass and Koly do when they go to the village one week after Hari's death?
(a) Fill out papers.
(b) Deliver a message.
(c) Obtain a package.
(d) Order a sari.

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

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

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

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

7. 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.

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

9. Where are Hari's ashes scattered?
(a) Over the Ganges.
(b) In a sacred spot next to the Ganges.
(c) At his home.
(d) They are not scattered, they are put into an urn.

10. What does Koly's prospective father-in-law want before he takes her to meet his son?
(a) To ask questions to determine her character.
(b) The silver earrings.
(c) The dowry.
(d) To look at her teeth.

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

12. How is Koly introduced to the people who host Hari's family in Varanasi?
(a) She is introduced as Hari's wife.
(b) She is introduced as a servant.
(c) They do not mention her at all.
(d) She is introduced as Hari's sister.

13. After Sass returns from getting Hari's medicine, how does she react when she discovers Koly in Hari's room and learns she has given him a remedy?
(a) She pretends not to notice.
(b) She embraces Koly.
(c) She starts to cry.
(d) She is angry.

14. What is Chandra's response when Koly questions her about the widow's pension?
(a) Gratitude that Koly is now taken care of.
(b) Surprise because Chandra didn't know about it.
(c) Anger that Koly would mention it.
(d) Surprise that Koly didn't know about it.

15. Why does Koly get married?
(a) Her family mistreats her and she wants to leave.
(b) Her family needs money.
(c) She is in love.
(d) She is pregnant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Chandra tell Koly about her dowry?

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

3. How is Hari's body prepared for its final trip to the Ganges after his death?

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

5. What is true about Chandra's intended husband?

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