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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 18 - 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the prospective groom's father say that makes Mama want to arrange the marriage with that family?
(a) That the bride would have a servant.
(b) That the bride would live in a fine new home.
(c) That the groom has an available younger brother for Aruna.
(d) That the groom is attending school in the U.S.

2. What does Arun offer to do before and after his job?
(a) Tutor Melanie in calculus.
(b) Walk the dog.
(c) Tutor Rod in chemistry.
(d) Eat his meals in town.

3. What do most people say when Mama approaches them about marriage for Uma?
(a) They would take Aruna by not Uma.
(b) They want someone who is more educated.
(c) They are looking for someone younger or more beautiful.
(d) They want someone with more dowry.

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

5. What does Mama ascribe to Mrs. O'Henry's kindness?
(a) Pity on Mrs. O'Henry's part.
(b) An ulterior motive.
(c) Snobbishnes.
(d) That Mrs. O'Henry is condescending of Uma.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Melanie eat after leaving the meal Arun cooks?

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

3. How does Mira-Masi explain the two failed attempts at marriage for Uma?

4. What does Papa rant about on the train ride home from Uma’s new husband’s place?

5. What does Mrs. Patton decide to do to help Arun feel comfortable?

(see the answer key)

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