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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay 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) Yelling.
(b) Laughing.
(c) Pollen from flowers.
(d) Food he is eating.

2. What does Koly's father give her before leaving her at her new home?
(a) A slice of coconut cake.
(b) The family quilt.
(c) A letter.
(d) His mother's sari.

3. Why does the local healer come to see Hari the night before his trip?
(a) To deliver herbs for Hari's pain.
(b) To build his strength for the trip the next day.
(c) To ask a favor.
(d) To accompany Hari on the trip the next day.

4. What does Chandra ask Koly to do before the family leaves for Varanasi?
(a) Put a marigold garland on Hari if he dies.
(b) Let her keep the silver earrings if Hari dies.
(c) Bring her back some water from the river.
(d) Give him some honey when Sass is not looking.

5. What is Koly told about the husband her parents have chosen for her?
(a) That he is from a good caste and has had schooling.
(b) That he is from a good caste and the family has money.
(c) That he is handsome and has good prospects.
(d) That he is handsome and kind.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Koly feel as she watches Chandra leave with her new husband?

3. How does Koly's mother make money?

4. What does Sassur tell Koly immediately after she learns of Hari's death?

5. What is one reason that Sass gives for being so resentful of Koly?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain what Koly's daydreams consist of in Chapter 4, after Hari's death.

2. Describe Koly's first meetings with her new family.

3. How is Hari's death addressed?

4. Describe Koly's first night in her new home after she is married.

5. Describe Koly's prospective husband and family, and explain why this is considered a good match.

6. Explain why Hari and his parents are arguing on Koly's second night in her new home.

7. Describe the evening of, and the events leading up to, Hari's death.

8. Explain how Koly's parents earn income for the family.

9. Tell about Koly's first meeting with her new husband.

10. Explain Chandra's expectations of her family's trip to the Ganges River.

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