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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 3 - 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Uma spend her life doing?
(a) Being subservient to her parents' demands.
(b) Plotting revenge.
(c) Working at a floor loom.
(d) Searching for the perfect husband.

2. When does Mira-Masi occasionally appear at Uma's home?
(a) When Mira-Masi is en route to some spiritual adventure or pilgrimage.
(b) When Mira-Masi's husband sends her away for some time.
(c) When Uma's father demands Mira-Masi's presence.
(d) When Mira-Masi needs more money from Papa.

3. Why does Uma give Ayah much of Uma's clothing?
(a) So Ayah will leave Uma alone.
(b) Uma is the soul of generosity.
(c) Uma wants Ayah to help her escape.
(d) Ayah blackmails Uma.

4. How old is Uma at the opening to Chapter 3?
(a) 15.
(b) 45.
(c) 20.
(d) 80.

5. How does Uma get home from her trip she sneaks off to make?
(a) The proprietor of the shop she wants a job at takes her.
(b) Her father comes to get her.
(c) The school van.
(d) Her best friend's brother.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why does Uma seldom have privacy anymore by Chapter 4?

4. How does Papa act once he gets home from the hospital after Mama delivers a baby boy?

5. What does Papa demand at his meals?

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