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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 Uma fear as she dials a phone number in Chapter 9?
(a) The operator will say the call cannot go through.
(b) Her papa will appear.
(c) The cook will tell her parents.
(d) Her sister will call and interrupt.

2. Where does Mira-Masi go to live?
(a) A temple in the Himalayas.
(b) Back to her family's roots in a tiny town near Pakistan.
(c) She decides to stay near Uma's family.
(d) An Ashram in southern India.

3. What does Mr. Patton not acknowledge?
(a) The state of his family's mental health.
(b) His son's opinions.
(c) Mrs. Patton's desire for a vegetarian lifestyle.
(d) Arun's opinions.

4. How does Uma's mama respond to Uma's return?
(a) Mama is worried about Uma's state of mind
(b) Mama's feelings are hurt.
(c) Mama is very understanding.
(d) Mama is very angry.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is dinner at the Patton home uncomfortable for Arun?

2. What does Arun like about staying at the Patton home?

3. What happens when Uma is told she has the mark of the Lord?

4. What has Mrs. Patton not been able to overcome?

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

(see the answer key)

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