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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 angry.
(d) Mama is very understanding.

2. What is Papa's vocation?
(a) Lawer.
(b) Baker.
(c) Policeman.
(d) Merchant.

3. What irritates Papa when they go to the park?
(a) The number of people there.
(b) The barking dogs.
(c) The loud music.
(d) The trash.

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

5. To what kind of life do Uma and Arun resign themselves?
(a) Comfort and boredom.
(b) Subservience.
(c) Religious.
(d) Intellectual stimulation but strict.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the room like where Uma is shown at the Ashram?

2. Where is Arun at the opening of the novel?

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

4. What does Uma drink when out to dinner?

5. When is the new baby boy born?

(see the answer key)

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