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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. Where does Uma go to dinner with a relative?
(a) At a bachelor's home.
(b) The Prasidor.
(c) The Ritz.
(d) Carlton Hotel.

2. How does Aruna see her parents in relation to her in-laws?
(a) As provincial.
(b) As wealthy.
(c) As generous.
(d) As poor.

3. 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.

4. What does Uma say the atmosphere at the Ashram is like?
(a) Raucous.
(b) Very quiet.
(c) Unwelcoming.
(d) Loud but organized.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where do both families go when Aruna and her in-laws are visiting?

3. How often does Aruna bring her children to visit her parents and Uma?

4. Who wants to take Uma to an ashram?

5. What does Uma fear as she dials a phone number in Chapter 9?

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