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

2. 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.

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

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

5. What does Uma do when they return from the park and her parents sit on the swing?
(a) Paint.
(b) Bring her parents lemonade.
(c) Sew.
(d) Chat with a friend on the phone.

Short Answer Questions

1. When is the new baby boy born?

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

3. Where does Uma sneak off to one day?

4. When does Uma almost drown?

5. How old is Uma at the opening to Chapter 3?

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