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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 Melanie eating when Arun first sees her?
(a) A bagel.
(b) A donut.
(c) Peanuts.
(d) A Babe Ruth bar.

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

3. Around what does Rod Patton's life revolve?
(a) Sports.
(b) Camping and hiking.
(c) Girls.
(d) Technology.

4. About what is Uma's Papa outraged after she is married?
(a) Uma's husband is asking for more dowry.
(b) Aruna was killed by an insane person who is let out of an asylum.
(c) Uma is not willing to live with her new husband's family.
(d) Uma's husband has another wife and children.

5. What do Uma and Aruna feel about their mother's pregnancy?
(a) Shame.
(b) Bitterness.
(c) Jealousy.
(d) Joy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is unfortunate for Aruna when she becomes of marriageable age?

2. What does Uma fear as she dials a phone number in Chapter 9?

3. What does Papa write to Arun about Mrs. Patton?

4. Why do some of the pilgrims strike Uma on the back?

5. What is the purpose of Anamika's beauty for her husband?

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