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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Give him some honey when Sass is not looking.
(d) Bring her back some water from the river.

2. How does the crowd react as Hari's dead body is carried past?
(a) They make a path.
(b) They seem not to notice.
(c) Women moan and men stomp the ground.
(d) They chant.

3. What do Koly and Tanu do for work on Koly's first morning at Maa Kamala's?
(a) They make bangles from beads.
(b) They string marigolds for garlands.
(c) They do laundry.
(d) They embroider saris.

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

5. What importance do the bandicoot and stray dog have for Koly in Chapter 6?
(a) She names then for Hari and Chandra.
(b) She becomes a teacher as she trains them.
(c) They are her only friends.
(d) They represent the abundance of food.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Raji tell Koly he is living in the city?

2. Where does Sassur go when Sass tries to speak to him regarding difficulties in the house in Chapter 6?

3. Where are Hari's ashes scattered?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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