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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the rickshaw driver tell her about widows in Vrindavan?
(a) That there is much work for them.
(b) That they are left all the time.
(c) That they are treated with respect.
(d) That they die quickly.

2. Why do Koly's dreams of leaving Sass end in Chapter 7?
(a) She no longer has the silver earrings.
(b) Koly becomes ill and dependent on Sass.
(c) Sass becomes ill and Koly cares for her.
(d) She and Sass become friendly.

3. What is true of Sassur after Chandra leaves to get married?
(a) He gets the same illness that Hari had.
(b) He starts to enjoy his work.
(c) He starts to stand up to Sass.
(d) He is depressed and hates his job.

4. Who sends a letter to Sass in Chapter 7?
(a) Her brother.
(b) Chandra.
(c) The government.
(d) A business man in Delhi.

5. What instructions does Sass give Koly before going into town to get her son's medicine?
(a) She says that Koly should stay away from Hari.
(b) She says that Koly should take the laundry to the river.
(c) She says that Koly should attend to Hari.
(d) She says that Koly should pray for Hari's health.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Koly find Sass when she returns from buying their lunches?

2. What is Koly told about the husband her parents have chosen for her?

3. What life changing event occurs in Chapter 6?

4. Why does the rickshaw driver leave Koly at the train station in the beginning of Chapter 8?

5. What finally gives Koly the courage to approach the man in the government office about her pension?

(see the answer key)

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