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

2. Where does Uma go after making her phone call in Chapter 9?
(a) To soak in the tub.
(b) Out for a walk.
(c) The veranda.
(d) To sleep on the sofa.

3. What is the room like where Uma is shown at the Ashram?
(a) Bare.
(b) Fairly luxurious for an ashram.
(c) Full of pictures of holy men and women.
(d) Dirty and mold.

4. What appealed to Arun about the idea of a room in a boarding house?
(a) Saving money.
(b) Being completely on his own.
(c) Becoming invisable.
(d) Privacy.

5. Why is dinner at the Patton home uncomfortable for Arun?
(a) Mr. Patton is sullen.
(b) Mr. Patton and Rod argue the entire time.
(c) Mr. Patton and Melanie argue the entire time.
(d) The dog kept licking his hand.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who often give Uma something to add to her collection?

2. Who wants to take Uma to an ashram?

3. Where does Aruna go to live in Chapter 9?

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

5. What is Mr. Patton doing as Arun arrives at the home?

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