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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 is the result of Arun's cooking venture?
(a) Mrs. Patton is amused.
(b) Arun is embarrassed.
(c) The food is not good.
(d) The entire family wants to become vegetarian.

2. Why is dinner at the Patton home uncomfortable for Arun?
(a) The dog kept licking his hand.
(b) Mr. Patton is sullen.
(c) Mr. Patton and Rod argue the entire time.
(d) Mr. Patton and Melanie argue the entire time.

3. What does Uma say about having to take care of her new baby brother?
(a) She is bitter that another male is being coddled.
(b) She loves everything about it.
(c) She wishes it had been a baby girl.
(d) Her school work is suffering.

4. What does Papa do professionally?
(a) Begins winning famous trials.
(b) Retires from his law practice.
(c) Becomes involved in politics.
(d) Becomes a judge.

5. For what was it Papa's job to prepare Arun?
(a) To take care of his sisters.
(b) Marriage.
(c) The world of business.
(d) To know his superiority to females.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Uma's new husband anxious to get her dowry?

2. When is the new baby boy born?

3. Where is Melanie when it's time for dinner when Arun first arrives at the Patton home?

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

5. How does Mama feel about the trip they make with Aruna’s in-laws?

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