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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Papa's vocation?
(a) Lawer.
(b) Merchant.
(c) Policeman.
(d) Baker.

2. What happens to the dowry Papa gives a suitor for Uma?
(a) Papa refuses to give them a dowry.
(b) They send half of it back after the groom is killed.
(c) They return it and refuse the marriage.
(d) They keep it but refuse the marriage.

3. What happens when Uma is told she has the mark of the Lord?
(a) Uma packs her bags and leaves.
(b) Uma cries.
(c) Uma feels happy.
(d) Uma goes into a trance.

4. Around what does Mama build her life?
(a) Securing her daughter's happiness.
(b) Her religion.
(c) Meeting Papa's needs.
(d) Understanding people.

5. When is the new baby boy born?
(a) Early winter.
(b) Spring.
(c) Mid-summer.
(d) At the end of the summer.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Uma get to the ashram?

2. Where does Uma sneak off to one day?

3. When does Uma almost drown?

4. Who wants to take Uma to an ashram?

5. How does Mira-Masi explain the two failed attempts at marriage for Uma?

(see the answer key)

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