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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 14 - 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does receiving an aerogramme from Papa irritate Arun?
(a) Arun does not find it irritating.
(b) Other students make fun of his Papa's involvement in Arun's life.
(c) He feels Papa is monitoring him all the way from India.
(d) He thinks Papa does not trust him to find his own way.

2. Where is the ashram situated?
(a) On the Granges River.
(b) On the open plains.
(c) At the foot of some hills.
(d) On a small tributary of the Ganges River.

3. What does Uma collect?
(a) Dolls.
(b) Christmas cards.
(c) Stamps.
(d) Coins.

4. Why does Uma's world suddenly brighten one day in Chapter 5?
(a) Aruna becomes engaged.
(b) Mira-Masi wants Uma to travel with her.
(c) Uma's Papa says she may travel and visit Arun in the United States.
(d) Her cousin Ramu arrives.

5. Who is Arvind?
(a) The man Aruna decides to marry.
(b) Arun's best friend.
(c) Uma's cousin.
(d) Papa's brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do some of the pilgrims strike Uma on the back?

2. What does Arun like about staying at the Patton home?

3. What was difficult for Arun during his first year at school?

4. What does Uma say the atmosphere at the Ashram is like?

5. Where does Uma go to dinner with a relative?

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