Character Reactions and Desires in Vrandavan

In Vrandavan, a widow finds safety and work making garlands. She befriends Tanu and learns new skills. She teaches Raji to read, forming a bond. A visit to the river offers peace. A rich lady offers an opportunity for her embroidery skills.

What made Kali feel safe for the first time since coming to Vrandavan?

• Receiving money for lunch

• Finding a job

• Lying near other widows

• Seeing the half-starved child

What was Mr. Govind's reaction when he saw Kali working?

• He was angry

• He was dissatisfied

• He was indifferent

• He was satisfied

Why did the bangle owner offer Kali and Tanu beads to string?

• They had money to buy beads

• They asked him for beads

• They were his regular customers

• They were good at making garlands

What did Kali hang on the wall to make the room more cheerful?

• Artificial flowers

• A pious picture of Lord Krishna

• A dowry quilt

• A picture of her family

Why did Kali grow bored with threading beads?

• She preferred making garlands

• It was not creative like her embroidery

• It was too difficult

• She didn't like the colors

What did Raji bring Kali when he had a successful day?

• A book

• Sugared almonds and lilies

• A new quilt

• A new sari

What was Raji's favorite type of poem?

• Poems about the city

• Poems about the sadness of life

• Poems about love

• Poems about the countryside

What did Raji express a desire for when his house was finished?

• A new job

• A wife

• A trip to the city

• A new farm

What did the rich lady wear that impressed Kali?

• A hand-woven King's muslin sari

• A simple cotton sari

• A silk sari with silver threads

• A gold-threaded sari

What opportunity did the rich lady offer Kali?

• A chance to learn new skills

• An opportunity to work with a maker of fine saris

• A job at a new stall

• A place to stay in her house