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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. Who convinces Uma to return home from the ashram?
(a) Mira-Masi.
(b) Arun.
(c) Ramu.
(d) She decides to do so on her own.

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

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

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

5. Where is the ashram situated?
(a) At the foot of some hills.
(b) On the open plains.
(c) On a small tributary of the Ganges River.
(d) On the Granges River.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens with Mira-Masi when she leaves Mama and Papa's home to go to the ashram?

2. What two countries are the settings for “Fasting, Feasting”?

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

4. Who wants to take Uma to an ashram?

5. What does Uma say the atmosphere at the Ashram is like?

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