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

2. What does Uma do when she finds the person for whom she is searching in Chapter 3?
(a) She pleads with him for a job.
(b) She slaps him.
(c) She collapses.
(d) She greets her calmly and happily.

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

4. What does Papa do every day after work?
(a) Visit the temple.
(b) Play cricket.
(c) Call his father.
(d) Play tennis.

5. What does Papa do professionally?
(a) Retires from his law practice.
(b) Becomes involved in politics.
(c) Becomes a judge.
(d) Begins winning famous trials.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Uma give Ayah much of Uma's clothing?

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

3. What decision do Uma's parents make that displeases her?

4. When is the new baby boy born?

5. What do Mama and Papa do on occasional evenings at the club?

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