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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 6 - 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Uma say the atmosphere at the Ashram is like?
(a) Unwelcoming.
(b) Raucous.
(c) Loud but organized.
(d) Very quiet.

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

3. About what religion does Mira-Masi tell stories to Uma and Aruna?
(a) Buddhist.
(b) Islam.
(c) Hindu.
(d) Shinto.

4. What is unfortunate for Aruna when she becomes of marriageable age?
(a) She cannot marry until Uma does.
(b) She is rather ugly.
(c) She is clubfoot.
(d) She is barren.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Mira-Masi occasionally appear at Uma's home?

2. What disappoints Papa about Arun as Arun gets older?

3. What happens when Uma is told she has the mark of the Lord?

4. What happens to the dowry Papa gives a suitor for Uma?

5. What do Uma and Aruna feel about their mother's pregnancy?

(see the answer key)

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