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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 do Mama and Papa not approve of what has happened at the opening to Chapter 5?
(a) Ramu arrives without any prior warning.
(b) They don't want to lose Uma's free labor.
(c) They think Uma should not be talking to strange men.
(d) They do not approve of Uma's fiancé.

2. Why does Mr. Patton appear annoyed after he brings the meat in from the grill?
(a) Because Mrs. Patton tells him Arun is a vegetarian.
(b) Because Melanie is still trying to catch the dog.
(c) Because the dog grabbed one of the hamburgers.
(d) Because Mrs. Patton criticizes his grilling effort.

3. When does Uma collapse into one of her fits in Chapter 9?
(a) At a restaurant with Mira-Masi.
(b) When the family is at the park.
(c) At the pre-wedding cocktail party.
(d) In her bedroom.

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

5. What does Uma drink when out to dinner?
(a) Tea.
(b) Wine.
(c) Shandys.
(d) Just water.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is particularly "foreign" to Arun at college?

2. What do Arun and Mrs. Patton have in common?

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

4. Where have Mama and Papa gone at the opening to this Chapter 9?

5. How does Mama feel about the trip they make with Aruna’s in-laws?

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