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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Koly find food and a bed in Vrindavan?

2. How does Sass respond when Koly offers to braid her hair?

3. How does Koly begin to help Raji after he hears her read the poem of the homeless bird?

4. What event occurs at Mala's party?

5. What is true of Sassur's job in Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain why Sassur stops reading the Tagore book?

2. How does the rickshaw driver help Koly in Chapter 8?

3. Explain Sassur's feelings regarding computers.

4. Describe Koly and Sass's first interaction with the rickshaw driver.

5. Describe the losses Koly attempts to deal with in Chapter 6.

6. Who is Mala and what is she like?

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

8. Describe Chandra's feelings about her marriage in Chapter 7.

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 Sass's behavior on the train ride to her brother's home.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Tagore's book of poems is an object of great importance to Koly.

1) Describe how this book helps her find her way to freedom, independence, and happiness.

2) Describe the cost of obtaining this book to Koly.

3) Explain what the Tagore book means to Koly, Sass, and Sassur.

Essay Topic 2

The children in Koly's culture are expected to grow up and take on adult roles at a very young age.

1) Give two examples that show that Koly is not mature enough to handle the situations she finds herself in.

2) Give two examples that show that Koly is mature enough to handle the situations she finds herself in.

3) Give at least two examples that show the adults in the story are unable to handle the situations they find themselves in.

How much impact do age, maturity, experience, and character have in determining a person's ability to deal with adversity?

Essay Topic 3

Ceremonies and rituals are important in Koly's culture.

1) What event in the story has the greatest impact on the plot line? Explain your answer.

2) Describe the rituals surrounding an event in the story. Explain why they are important to the people participating in them.

3) Explain why the temples and shrines served as a backdrop for so much of the story.

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