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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. With what does Mother Agnes want Uma's assistance?
(a) The nursery school.
(b) The Christmas bazaar.
(c) Nothing.
(d) The Christmas play.

2. Why does receiving an aerogramme from Papa irritate Arun?
(a) Arun does not find it irritating.
(b) He thinks Papa does not trust him to find his own way.
(c) He feels Papa is monitoring him all the way from India.
(d) Other students make fun of his Papa's involvement in Arun's life.

3. What is Mr. Patton doing as Arun arrives at the home?
(a) Grilling steaks.
(b) Clipping hedges.
(c) Washing the dog.
(d) Mowing the yard.

4. What does Dr. Dutt want of Uma?
(a) For her to be a nanny for an English couple.
(b) For help in setting up a nursery.
(c) For her to be a nanny for an American couple.
(d) Her help in running a nurses' dorm.

5. Why do female relatives send pictures to Mama and Papa?
(a) To start searching for a husband for Aruna.
(b) To start searching for a husband for Uma.
(c) To start searching for a wife for Arun.
(d) They are not sending pictures as Uma refuses marriage.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what was it Papa's job to prepare Arun?

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

3. What does Mrs. Joshi say about the groom's family?

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

5. What irritates Papa when they go to the park?

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