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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 Melanie when it's time for dinner when Arun first arrives at the Patton home?
(a) Sitting on the stairs in the dark.
(b) Chasing the dog down the street.
(c) In the attic searching for treasure.
(d) At a friend's house.

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

3. What does Uma say the atmosphere at the Ashram is like?
(a) Loud but organized.
(b) Raucous.
(c) Unwelcoming.
(d) Very quiet.

4. What does Mrs. Patton want Arun to teach her?
(a) The basics of the Hindi religion.
(b) How to cook his favorite foods.
(c) The history of India.
(d) How to meditate.

5. What does Uma regret about the trip with Aruna and Aruna's in-laws?
(a) That the temple did not have any cards.
(b) That the fireworks had to be cancelled after one burst.
(c) That she was saved from sinking into the river.
(d) That her parents would not allow her to watch the movie.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what religion does Mira-Masi tell stories to Uma and Aruna?

2. Who does Uma call when her parents are out in Chapter 9?

3. What disappoints Papa about Arun as Arun gets older?

4. Where is Arun at the opening of the novel?

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

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