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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 10 - 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the prospective groom's family do for a living?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Undertaker.
(d) Cloth merchants.

2. Why does Anamika suffer a miscarriage?
(a) She is too small.
(b) It is an ectopic pregnancy.
(c) The baby is malformed.
(d) As a result of a beating.

3. What disappoints Papa about Arun as Arun gets older?
(a) Arun will not eat meat.
(b) Arun is interested in law.
(c) Arun does not view his father as infallible.
(d) Arun believes females are the equal of males.

4. What word does Uma say defines her brother's childhood?
(a) Religion.
(b) Education.
(c) Freedom.
(d) Party.

5. What does Papa do professionally?
(a) Becomes involved in politics.
(b) Begins winning famous trials.
(c) Becomes a judge.
(d) Retires from his law practice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the purpose of Anamika's beauty for her husband?

2. What is unfortunate for Aruna when she becomes of marriageable age?

3. In Chapter 11, what does Mrs. Joshi encourage Uma to consider doing?

4. Why does the prospective groom's family not offer a reciprocal invitation to Uma and her Mama?

5. What is the result of the birth of Arun on Mama's position in the community?

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