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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. Around what does Mama build her life?
(a) Securing her daughter's happiness.
(b) Her religion.
(c) Understanding people.
(d) Meeting Papa's needs.

2. Why do Mama and Papa travel to the city after reading the newspaper?
(a) To check out a possible suitor for Aruna.
(b) To invest their money.
(c) To see a medical specialist.
(d) To check out a possible suitor for Uma.

3. What disappoints Papa about Arun as Arun gets older?
(a) Arun is interested in law.
(b) Arun does not view his father as infallible.
(c) Arun believes females are the equal of males.
(d) Arun will not eat meat.

4. What is the purpose of Anamika's beauty for her husband?
(a) To make himself feel better.
(b) To further his social and business future.
(c) To sully.
(d) To show his brother that he is superior.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Papa do professionally?

2. What is the result of the birth of Arun on Mama's position in the community?

3. What does the prospective groom's father say that makes Mama want to arrange the marriage with that family?

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

5. Why does the prospective groom's family not offer a reciprocal invitation to Uma and her Mama?

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