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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Koly not allowed to help Chandra dress on her wedding day?
(a) She never learned the family prayer.
(b) Widows are considered bad luck.
(c) Sass says only family is allowed in.
(d) She spills the ceremonial wine.

2. How do Chandra and Koly interact in Chapter 4 after Hari's passing?
(a) Chandra resents Koly's presence in the home.
(b) They are good friends and close.
(c) The two don't speak anymore.
(d) Koly resents Chandra's laziness.

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

4. How does Koly feel about not being allowed to help Chandra dress on her wedding day?
(a) Very disappointed.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Furious.
(d) She doesn't care.

5. Why does Koly get married?
(a) She is in love.
(b) Her family mistreats her and she wants to leave.
(c) She is pregnant.
(d) Her family needs money.

6. 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 accompany him on his trip.
(b) For Koly to stay with Chandra.
(c) For Koly to sleep in his room at night.
(d) For Koly to listen to him read.

7. What does Koly discover about her widow's pension that makes her angry?
(a) Sass has all the checks sitting in a box.
(b) The Mehtas are using it to fund Chandra's dowry.
(c) It is only half what it would be if Hari was 16.
(d) Half of it is taken in taxes.

8. What does Sassur tell Koly immediately after she learns of Hari's death?
(a) That they should not have made her marry him.
(b) That she will have to return home to her parents.
(c) That she is responsible for his death.
(d) That she would have made a good wife.

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

10. Why does Koly's father tear up on the day of her wedding?
(a) He is recalling his own wedding.
(b) He is sad to see Koly dressed like a woman and getting married.
(c) He is grieving the recent loss of his mother.
(d) He is overcome with joy at his daughter's good fortune.

11. What is notable about Sassur's favorite book of poetry that might make it valuable?
(a) It was handwritten three generations ago..
(b) It is signed by a holy man.
(c) It has gold woven in the cover.
(d) It is signed by the author.

12. Where are Hari's ashes scattered?
(a) In a sacred spot next to the Ganges.
(b) At his home.
(c) Over the Ganges.
(d) They are not scattered, they are put into an urn.

13. Each month after Hari's death, an envelope arrives in the mail for Koly. What is it?
(a) An application for a travel document.
(b) An application for factory work.
(c) Koly doesn't know as Sassur takes it.
(d) Koly doesn't know as Sass takes it.

14. What is Koly's role in Chandra's wedding ceremony?
(a) Bearer of gifts.
(b) Flower thrower.
(c) Sister of the bride.
(d) Common servant.

15. What is Chandra's response when Koly questions her about the widow's pension?
(a) Anger that Koly would mention it.
(b) Surprise because Chandra didn't know about it.
(c) Gratitude that Koly is now taken care of.
(d) Surprise that Koly didn't know about it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Chandra think that her match will be a good husband?

2. How are computers viewed by Chandra and Sass?

3. How does Koly travel to meet her groom?

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

5. How is Hari taken to the river?

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