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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. Where is Uma left when her new husband leaves for work?
(a) Alone in a flat.
(b) With his brother's in-laws.
(c) With his mother and other female family members.
(d) With his children from his previous marriage.

2. What does Dr. Dutt say is wrong with Uma's mother?
(a) She needs hip replacement surgery.
(b) She has Leukemia.
(c) She has breast cancer.
(d) She needs a hysterectomy.

3. What does Melanie eat after leaving the meal Arun cooks?
(a) Half a jar of peanut butter.
(b) A package of Oreo cookies.
(c) Chocolate chip cookies.
(d) Hershey bars.

4. To what kind of life do Uma and Arun resign themselves?
(a) Religious.
(b) Subservience.
(c) Intellectual stimulation but strict.
(d) Comfort and boredom.

5. What does Arun like to do as an escape?
(a) Read comic book.
(b) Write silly plays.
(c) Talk with his sisters.
(d) Play games with his toys.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two countries are the settings for “Fasting, Feasting”?

2. Why does Uma give Ayah much of Uma's clothing?

3. What is Melanie eating when Arun first sees her?

4. When does Uma almost drown?

5. How does Uma feel in comparison to Aruna?

(see the answer key)

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