2. Why doesn't Maa Kamala allow Koly to go to Mala's party?
(a) She doesn't want any of her widows to be seen at a party.
(b) She doesn't want Koly to spend time with Mala.
(c) She says parties are dangerous for a widow.
(d) She doesn't want Koly to risk losing her job.

3. Where does Koly find food and a bed in Vrindavan?
(a) At the widow's home.
(b) At the home of the man who runs the government office.
(c) In a room above the government office.
(d) At the rickshaw driver's aunt's home.

4. How does Koly react when the rickshaw driver tells her that Sass has abandoned her?
(a) She laughs hysterically.
(b) She is numb.
(c) She is relieved.
(d) She cries.

5. Who is Raji?
(a) The rickshaw driver.
(b) Maa Kamala's son.
(c) The marigold garland vendor.
(d) The jewelry vendor.

6. Why does Raji tell Koly he is living in the city?
(a) To start a factory with his uncle.
(b) To help his mother.
(c) To save money for seeds.
(d) To make money to send to his wife.

7. What finally gives Koly the courage to approach the man in the government office about her pension?
(a) She sees him casually dressed.
(b) She know he respects Sassur for his position at the school.
(c) She sees him playing with his son.
(d) She has money she made at the marketplace.

8. What does Koly learn about her widow's pension when she goes to the government office in Chapter 6?
(a) It will end if she marries again.
(b) It doubled when Chandra left home.
(c) It will end if she leaves the Mehta's home.
(d) She can only receive it by mail.

9. What event occurs at Mala's party?
(a) A man paints a picture of Koly.
(b) A man puts a drug in Koly's drink.
(c) Raji tells Koly he is married.
(d) Koly meets a widow and later brings her to Maa Kamala's.

10. What item disappears from Mr. Das's place when the Shrew is working on it?
(a) A wedding veil.
(b) A wedding sari.
(c) A groom's vest.
(d) A quilt.

11. What does Koly tell Chandra she wants to do during Chandra's first visit home after her marriage?
(a) Run away.
(b) Make a quilt for her child.
(c) Get a job.
(d) Keep Chandra with her.

12. Where does Koly sleep on her first night in Vrindavan?
(a) On a doorstep.
(b) In a field.
(c) In a barn.
(d) In a shelter for widows.

13. How does Sass respond when Koly offers to braid her hair?
(a) She sighs and tells Koly that she will never replace Chandra.
(b) She says Koly is too clumsy.
(c) She does not answer and walks away.
(d) She nods her assent, but does not speak.

14. What does the rickshaw driver tell her about widows in Vrindavan?
(a) That they die quickly.
(b) That there is much work for them.
(c) That they are treated with respect.
(d) That they are left all the time.

15. What is true of Sassur's job in Chapter 6?
(a) He cannot keep up with the technology.
(b) He is given a substantial raise.
(c) He is stressed by a boss who hates him.
(d) He is promoted.