Homeless Bird Ch. 9 Audio and Questions

What made Koly feel safe in Vrindavan?

• The presence of other widows

• The busy marketplace

• The bustling city environment

• Her own room in the city

What was Koly's job in Vrindavan?

• Teaching children

• Selling vegetables

• Cooking for widows

• Making marigold garlands

What did Koly and Tanu explore during their lunch break?

• A technology store

• A new restaurant

• A local school

• Cinema posters and a mirror booth

What new skill did the narrator and Tanu learn from the bangle maker?

• Cooking traditional dishes

• Sewing clothes

• Stringing beads for bangles

• Making pottery

Who did Koly teach to read?

• Ma Kamala, the house leader

• Raji, a friend who helped her

• Her friend Tanu

• A young child from the city

How did Koly contribute to the community in Vrindavan?

• By organizing community events

• By providing medical assistance

• By leading the local market

• By teaching reading to Raji

Where did Raji take the narrator to show her a peaceful place?

• A secluded spot by the river

• A busy market

• A local festival

• A new apartment in the city

What did the rich lady notice about the narrator?

• Her skills in cooking

• Her talent in embroidery

• Her knowledge of the city

• Her ability in making garlands

What opportunity did the rich lady offer to the narrator?

• A job with a skilled embroidery artist

• A new house in Vrindavan

• A chance to move to a bigger city

• A scholarship for further education

What was Koly's reaction to the new job opportunity?

• She asked for time to think

• She declined the offer politely

• She was excited and eager

• She was confused and hesitant