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

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

3. How does Papa act once he gets home from the hospital after Mama delivers a baby boy?
(a) Despondent.
(b) As if nothing had happened.
(c) Exuberant.
(d) Anxious about finances.

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

5. What happens when Uma is told she has the mark of the Lord?
(a) Uma goes into a trance.
(b) Uma cries.
(c) Uma packs her bags and leaves.
(d) Uma feels happy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where is the ashram situated?

3. How old is Uma at the opening to Chapter 3?

4. When is the new baby boy born?

5. Why do some of the pilgrims strike Uma on the back?

(see the answer key)

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