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

2. Where do both families go when Aruna and her in-laws are visiting?
(a) To bathe in the Ganges.
(b) To watch fireworks.
(c) To light incense in the temple.
(d) To the movie theater.

3. Why does Uma's world suddenly brighten one day in Chapter 5?
(a) Her cousin Ramu arrives.
(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) Aruna becomes engaged.

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

5. Why is Arun moving to the Patton home?
(a) It will be cheaper than staying in the dorm.
(b) He is staying with them for summer break.
(c) He wants to experience American life more authentically.
(d) He is dating one of the Patton girls.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Uma collect?

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

3. Why are Mama and Papa angry when Uma returns home after dinner out with a relative?

4. Why does receiving an aerogramme from Papa irritate Arun?

5. What does Uma regret about the trip with Aruna and Aruna's in-laws?

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