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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Sassur and Chandra go on Koly's first day in their home?
(a) They both go to the market to work.
(b) He goes to school and she goes to the river.
(c) They both go to the school.
(d) He goes to sell the cow and she goes to buy medicine.

2. Who tells Koly of Hari's death?
(a) Chandra.
(b) Mrs. Lal.
(c) Sassur.
(d) Sass.

3. After Koly hears Hari arguing with his parents on her first day in their home, what does Sass tell her that Hari wants?
(a) For Koly to listen to him read.
(b) For Koly to stay with Chandra.
(c) For Koly to sleep in his room at night.
(d) For Koly to accompany him on his trip.

4. What is one reason that Sass gives for being so resentful of Koly?
(a) She cannot read.
(b) Her dowry was too low.
(c) She is a poor cook.
(d) She is an extra mouth to feed.

5. How does Koly feel when it is time to leave Sass's house?
(a) At peace.
(b) Afraid.
(c) Excited.
(d) Sad.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Koly imagine doing as she daydreams in Chapter 4?

2. Who is Maa Kamala?

3. What does Sass give Koly to help her work on Chandra's wedding quilt?

4. What financial impact would Koly's return have on her family?

5. What does Koly discover about her widow's pension that makes her angry?

(see the answer key)

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