Homeless Bird Chapter 8 Audio and Questions

What did Koly initially think about the boy's suggestion to chant in the temple?

• It was disrespectful

• It was impractical

• It was helpful

• It was a good idea

Why did the elderly widow say she was brought to Delhi?

• To visit her relatives

• Because her family abandoned her after taking her husband's property

• For better medical care

• To find a new job

How did Koly describe her feelings after being abandoned?

• Confused and hopeful

• Angry and vengeful

• Lost and desperate

• Excited and curious

What did Koly consider doing with her rupees?

• Donating to the temple

• Buying a bus or railway ticket

• Buying food

• Starting a small business

What did the rickshaw boy offer to Koly?

• Guidance to the temple

• Some food

• A place to stay

• A job

What danger did Koly face at the railway station?

• She was almost robbed

• She lost her rupees

• She was falsely accused of theft

• She was nearly abducted

What did Koly feel when she changed out of her widow's sari?

• Relief

• Sadness

• Anger

• Confusion

What community did Koly find at the end of the story?

• A group of young workers

• A community of fellow widows

• A family willing to adopt her

• A school for girls

What was Koly reaction to the stories of other widows she met?

• She was indifferent

• She felt less sorry for herself

• She didn't believe their stories

• She felt more sorry for herself

What did the rickshaw driver tell Koly to do in order to get food?

• Chant in the temple

• beg in the streets

• go to the river Ganges

• file for unemployment