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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. Why do Mama and Papa not approve of what has happened at the opening to Chapter 5?
(a) They don't want to lose Uma's free labor.
(b) Ramu arrives without any prior warning.
(c) They think Uma should not be talking to strange men.
(d) They do not approve of Uma's fiancé.

2. Where does Aruna go to live in Chapter 9?
(a) Bombay.
(b) England.
(c) Southern India.
(d) The United States.

3. What does the prospective groom's father say that makes Mama want to arrange the marriage with that family?
(a) That the bride would live in a fine new home.
(b) That the groom is attending school in the U.S.
(c) That the bride would have a servant.
(d) That the groom has an available younger brother for Aruna.

4. For what was it Papa's job to prepare Arun?
(a) To take care of his sisters.
(b) Marriage.
(c) To know his superiority to females.
(d) The world of business.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. About what are Uma and Aruna disappointed concerning Anamika?

2. Who is Anamika?

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

4. How does Uma get home from her trip she sneaks off to make?

5. Why do female relatives send pictures to Mama and Papa?

(see the answer key)

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