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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. Who convinces Uma to return home from the ashram?
(a) She decides to do so on her own.
(b) Ramu.
(c) Arun.
(d) Mira-Masi.

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 Mrs. Patton criticizes his grilling effort.
(d) Because the dog grabbed one of the hamburgers.

3. What is Mr. Patton doing as Arun arrives at the home?
(a) Mowing the yard.
(b) Washing the dog.
(c) Clipping hedges.
(d) Grilling steaks.

4. What was difficult for Arun during his first year at school?
(a) The lack of privacy.
(b) The lack of letters from home.
(c) Understanding American slang.
(d) The lack of friends.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What appealed to Arun about the idea of a room in a boarding house?

3. To what does Arun contrast his life at the Patton household?

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

5. How does Aruna see her parents in relation to her in-laws?

(see the answer key)

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