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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. When does Mira-Masi occasionally appear at Uma's home?
(a) When Uma's father demands Mira-Masi's presence.
(b) When Mira-Masi's husband sends her away for some time.
(c) When Mira-Masi needs more money from Papa.
(d) When Mira-Masi is en route to some spiritual adventure or pilgrimage.

2. When does Uma almost drown?
(a) When Arun accidentally pushes her in the pond at the park.
(b) When participating in a ritualistic dip in the Ganges.
(c) When she is ill and goes unconscious in the bathtub.
(d) When she and some friends swim at the public pool.

3. Where is Arun at the opening of the novel?
(a) In the United States.
(b) In India.
(c) In England.
(d) In Italy.

4. What does Mama tell Uma she must say to a man who comes to see her?
(a) That Arun made the treats.
(b) That Uma knows how to run a large household.
(c) That Uma made the treats that are being served.
(d) That Uma volunteers at the local school.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Papa demand at his meals?

2. What does Mrs. Joshi say about the groom's family?

3. Why does Uma seldom have privacy anymore by Chapter 4?

4. What happens with Mira-Masi when she leaves Mama and Papa's home to go to the ashram?

5. Who wants to take Uma to an ashram?

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