Novel A
Koly has _________ siblings.
Two
Who was Chandra?
Hari's sister
thick fat on ocean animals or on a person
blubber
a yellowish wood with a pleasant smell tat is often used to make carved objects and whose oil is used in making perfumes and soaps.
sandalwood
He took private lessons ____________ he wanted to be better in English.
because/so that
What does Hari’s father do for a living?
a teacher
The city where Sass abandoned Koly
Vrindavan
the owner of a business, such as a shop or restaurant
proprietor
not able to be attacked because of a strength
impregnable
I was talking on the phone _________ I heard the loud noise outside.
when
Who sends the letter to Sass after her husband's death?
her brother
What did Raji ask of Koly in the final chapter?
to marry him
He looked up at her, obviously afraid she would further punish him.
chastise
When she was young and unsophisticated, she did embarrassing things.
naive
What time we leaving?
What time are we leaving?
What happened when Koly visited the government office her first week in Vrindavan?
She was told she couldn't receive her pension without an address
At what age did Koly get married?
13
The school bully tried to humiliate the poor girl by making fun of her used clothes on social media.
demean
The majorities behind the government began to lessen in number and agitation started to grow.
dwindle
"What is your favorite sport?"
I want to know ___________________________
I want to know what your favorite sport is.
Why couldn't Koly go back to her parents?
It would bring shame to her family.
Why was Koly not allowed to help Chandra dress on her wedding day?
Widows were considered bad luck.
She ____________ me to join her by waving her hand.
beckoned
She became _____________ when the shopkeeper said that she stole the ring.
indignant
"How many kittens does she have?"
I am wondering _____________________________.
I am wondering how many kittens she has.