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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 is the room like where Uma is shown at the Ashram?
(a) Fairly luxurious for an ashram.
(b) Bare.
(c) Full of pictures of holy men and women.
(d) Dirty and mold.

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

3. What does Arun like to do as an escape?
(a) Talk with his sisters.
(b) Write silly plays.
(c) Read comic book.
(d) Play games with his toys.

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

5. How do Mama and Papa feel about Uma’s invitation from Mrs. O'Henry?
(a) They are gratified that some of the foreigners take an interest in Uma.
(b) They fear Uma will believe the West is better than India.
(c) They think coffee parties are silly and unnecessary.
(d) They fear the shower will depress Uma.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Arvind?

3. Who is Anamika?

4. How do the other guests act about the food Mrs. O'Henry serves?

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

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