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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 irritates Papa when they go to the park?
(a) The loud music.
(b) The trash.
(c) The number of people there.
(d) The barking dogs.

2. What does Uma drink when out to dinner?
(a) Just water.
(b) Tea.
(c) Shandys.
(d) Wine.

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

4. What do Mama and Papa do on occasional evenings at the club?
(a) Swim.
(b) Play shuffleboard.
(c) Bet or horse races.
(d) Play cars.

5. Why do some of the pilgrims strike Uma on the back?
(a) To loosen Uma's soul.
(b) To bring her out of the trance.
(c) To gain luck.
(d) To send her more deeply into the trance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the room like where Uma is shown at the Ashram?

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

3. Where is Arun at the opening of the novel?

4. How does Uma's mama respond to Uma's return?

5. Where does Uma go to dinner with a relative?

(see the answer key)

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