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

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

3. When does Uma almost drown?
(a) When she and some friends swim at the public pool.
(b) When Arun accidentally pushes her in the pond at the park.
(c) When participating in a ritualistic dip in the Ganges.
(d) When she is ill and goes unconscious in the bathtub.

4. What does Uma say about having to take care of her new baby brother?
(a) She wishes it had been a baby girl.
(b) She loves everything about it.
(c) She is bitter that another male is being coddled.
(d) Her school work is suffering.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Uma accompany Mira-Masi when the old woman visits?

3. About what religion does Mira-Masi tell stories to Uma and Aruna?

4. When does Mira-Masi occasionally appear at Uma's home?

5. What does Papa do every day after work?

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