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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 does the benefactor of the widow's home comment on when she is given a tour by Tanu and Koly?
(a) Koly's quilt.
(b) Tanu's bangles.
(c) Tanu's sari.
(d) Koly's bangles.

2. What does Mr. Das think of Koly's work?
(a) It mimics the style of Guranshi.
(b) It's good, but ametuerish.
(c) It is the best he's seen in years.
(d) It shows little promise.

3. 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 leaves the Mehta's home.
(b) It doubled when Chandra left home.
(c) She can only receive it by mail.
(d) It will end if she marries again.

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

5. What are some of the things that Koly does after Chandra leaves to try and please Sass?
(a) Rises early, sets the fires, and sweeps the courtyard.
(b) Starts a quilt for Sass and Sassur.
(c) Accompanies her to the market each week.
(d) Chases away the bandicoot.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Tanu?

2. Why does Sass sell her house?

3. How does Chandra feel about her marriage?

4. How does the driver of the rickshaw help Koly to get some food?

5. How do Koly and Sass travel in Vrindavan?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Koly's first day at Mr. Das's shop.

2. Explain how Tagore is important to Koly in Chapter 9.

3. Explain Sassur's feelings regarding computers.

4. What is the importance of Koly's visit to the government office in Chapter 6?

5. How and why does Koly try to please Sass after Chandra is gone?

6. Describe Koly's financial situation in Chapter 8.

7. Explain how Koly ends up in possession of the Tagore book.

8. Describe Koly's introduction to Maa Kamala's home.

9. What happens on the day that Koly sees the rickshaw driver at the train station, before he brings her to the widow's home?

10. Describe Raji's plans for the future as he describes them to Koly in Chapter 9.

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