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

2. How does Uma's mama respond to Uma's return?
(a) Mama is worried about Uma's state of mind
(b) Mama's feelings are hurt.
(c) Mama is very understanding.
(d) Mama is very angry.

3. Where is Arun at the opening of the novel?
(a) In Italy.
(b) In England.
(c) In the United States.
(d) In India.

4. What disappoints Papa about Arun as Arun gets older?
(a) Arun does not view his father as infallible.
(b) Arun will not eat meat.
(c) Arun is interested in law.
(d) Arun believes females are the equal of males.

5. About what religion does Mira-Masi tell stories to Uma and Aruna?
(a) Islam.
(b) Hindu.
(c) Shinto.
(d) Buddhist.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Uma get home from her trip she sneaks off to make?

2. What does Papa demand at his meals?

3. What is the result of the birth of Arun on Mama's position in the community?

4. What does Uma do when she finds the person for whom she is searching in Chapter 3?

5. What does Uma say about having to take care of her new baby brother?

(see the answer key)

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