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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. 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) Her best friend's brother.
(d) The school van.

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. Around what does Mama build her life?
(a) Her religion.
(b) Securing her daughter's happiness.
(c) Understanding people.
(d) Meeting Papa's needs.

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

5. How does Papa act once he gets home from the hospital after Mama delivers a baby boy?
(a) Anxious about finances.
(b) Exuberant.
(c) As if nothing had happened.
(d) Despondent.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Papa demand at his meals?

4. What does Uma spend her life doing?

5. What do Uma and Aruna feel about their mother's pregnancy?

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