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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 does Mama say when she pounds on Uma's door in Chapter 12?
(a) For Uma to go give the cook instructions.
(b) That someone is there to see Uma.
(c) That Papa wishes to apologize.
(d) That Mama is sorry for being so demanding.

2. What happens when Uma is told she has the mark of the Lord?
(a) Uma goes into a trance.
(b) Uma cries.
(c) Uma feels happy.
(d) Uma packs her bags and leaves.

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

4. Where does Uma accompany Mira-Masi when the old woman visits?
(a) The library.
(b) The new mall.
(c) The temple.
(d) The open market.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Dr. Dutt want Uma to work?

2. What do Arun and Mrs. Patton have in common?

3. How does Arun feel when he goes with Mrs. Patton to the grocery store?

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

5. What happens to the dowry Papa gives a suitor for Uma?

(see the answer key)

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