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

2. What does Uma regret about the trip with Aruna and Aruna's in-laws?
(a) That her parents would not allow her to watch the movie.
(b) That the temple did not have any cards.
(c) That the fireworks had to be cancelled after one burst.
(d) That she was saved from sinking into the river.

3. To what does Arun contrast his life at the Patton household?
(a) To the lack of expectations at the Patton household.
(b) To the noisy, cluttered life he shared with him family in India.
(c) To some of the sitcoms he watches on television.
(d) To the quiet of his life growing up.

4. What does Uma fear as she dials a phone number in Chapter 9?
(a) The operator will say the call cannot go through.
(b) The cook will tell her parents.
(c) Her papa will appear.
(d) Her sister will call and interrupt.

5. When does Uma hear human voices at the Ashram?
(a) Never.
(b) During morning and evening prayers.
(c) All the time.
(d) At meals.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Melanie eating when Arun first sees her?

2. What was difficult for Arun during his first year at school?

3. Where is Melanie when it's time for dinner when Arun first arrives at the Patton home?

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

5. Who does not come to the table for dinner at the Patton house?

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