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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. What happens with Mira-Masi when she leaves Mama and Papa's home to go to the ashram?
(a) She goes into a hospital.
(b) She rallies health-wise.
(c) She visits Ramu.
(d) She and Uma get stuck on a plane on the way to England.

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

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

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

5. What disappoints Papa about Arun as Arun gets older?
(a) Arun believes females are the equal of males.
(b) Arun is interested in law.
(c) Arun will not eat meat.
(d) Arun does not view his father as infallible.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Uma go to dinner with a relative?

2. Where is the ashram situated?

3. How does Uma's mama respond to Uma's return?

4. What does Papa do every day after work?

5. Why are Mama and Papa angry when Uma returns home after dinner out with a relative?

(see the answer key)

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