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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Koly's first impression of her new husband?
(a) He is angry.
(b) He is handsome.
(c) He is too young and sickly.
(d) He is much older than her parents were told.

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

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

4. What does the doctor recommend to Sass and Sassur in Chapter 2?
(a) That they let Koly accompany Hari on the trip.
(b) That they take Hari to the healing waters.
(c) That they take Hari to the famous healer.
(d) That they do not take Hari on the long trip they have planned.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Koly's role in Chandra's wedding ceremony?

2. What is true about Chandra's intended husband?

3. Where does Hari tell Koly his parents are planning to take him?

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

5. Why does Koly begin to enjoy her clothes washing time at the river after Hari's death in Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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