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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 two countries are the settings for “Fasting, Feasting”?
(a) The United States and China.
(b) The United States and Malaysia.
(c) India and the United States.
(d) The Unites States and Napal.

2. What happens to the dowry Papa gives a suitor for Uma?
(a) They keep it but refuse the marriage.
(b) They send half of it back after the groom is killed.
(c) Papa refuses to give them a dowry.
(d) They return it and refuse the marriage.

3. Where does Anamika live after marriage?
(a) The United States.
(b) Bombay.
(c) Calcutta.
(d) Surigli.

4. How does Uma get to the ashram?
(a) The ashram sends a car.
(b) On a bus.
(c) On a tonga ride.
(d) By taxi.

5. Where does Uma sneak off to one day?
(a) To her best friend's house.
(b) The large Mall about 20 kilometers from home.
(c) St. Mary's school.
(d) St. John's Basilica.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Uma say the atmosphere at the Ashram is like?

2. Who convinces Uma to return home from the ashram?

3. When does Uma hear human voices at the Ashram?

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

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

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