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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 is en route to some spiritual adventure or pilgrimage.
(c) When Mira-Masi needs more money from Papa.
(d) When Mira-Masi's husband sends her away for some time.

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

3. What does Uma spend her life doing?
(a) Plotting revenge.
(b) Working at a floor loom.
(c) Being subservient to her parents' demands.
(d) Searching for the perfect husband.

4. Why does Uma give Ayah much of Uma's clothing?
(a) Ayah blackmails Uma.
(b) So Ayah will leave Uma alone.
(c) Uma is the soul of generosity.
(d) Uma wants Ayah to help her escape.

5. What happens with Mira-Masi when she leaves Mama and Papa's home to go to the ashram?
(a) She visits Ramu.
(b) She rallies health-wise.
(c) She and Uma get stuck on a plane on the way to England.
(d) She goes into a hospital.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Papa's vocation?

2. What does Papa do professionally?

3. What decision do Uma's parents make that displeases her?

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

5. What do Mama and Papa do on occasional evenings at the club?

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