Homeless Bird - Chapter 9

How does Koly get a job? What is it?

• Maa Kamala got Koly a job cooking.

• Maa Kamala got Koly a job stringing marigold flowers.

Why is Mr. Govind upset when jasmine flowers are delivered?

• They are not the traditional flowers for a wedding.

• They are very expensive flowers.

How do Tamu and Koly get their own bangles?

• They stole them.

• Mr. Govind spoke well of the girls to the bangle maker.

How does Koly feel about her work?

• She feels it is boring. It does not let her express her creativity.

• She loves it. She is so happy stringing marigolds.

How does Koly entertain Tanu after supper?

• Koly teaches her to belly dance.

• Koly reads Tagore's poems.

Why can’t Raji read?

• He thinks books are a waste of time.

• He never went to school. He was always working in the fields.

Why is Koly’s return favor to Raji so important?

• Reading doesn't help you in life. It just confuses things.

• Koly is teaching Raji to read. She is opening up a whole new world to him.

How does Raji feel about the city?

• He doesn't like the crowds and the misery of the city.

• He feels the electricity and excitement of city life. He loves it there.

Why is the temple called the “Hill of Govardham?”

• It is a hill where Krishna saved 16,000 milkmaids and their cows from drowning in a terrible thunderstorm.

• It is named after a farmer, Govardhan, that Raji looks up to.

How does the wealthy woman who visits treat the girls?

• The rich lady is very nice to the girls. She is interested in them and in helping them.

• The rich lady is unkind to the girls. She is mean to them.