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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 get to the ashram?
(a) On a tonga ride.
(b) The ashram sends a car.
(c) By taxi.
(d) On a bus.

2. What do Mama and Papa do on occasional evenings at the club?
(a) Play shuffleboard.
(b) Swim.
(c) Bet or horse races.
(d) Play cars.

3. What does Uma drink when out to dinner?
(a) Shandys.
(b) Tea.
(c) Wine.
(d) Just water.

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

5. Why does Uma's world suddenly brighten one day in Chapter 5?
(a) Uma's Papa says she may travel and visit Arun in the United States.
(b) Mira-Masi wants Uma to travel with her.
(c) Aruna becomes engaged.
(d) Her cousin Ramu arrives.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where does Uma accompany Mira-Masi when the old woman visits?

4. To what kind of life do Uma and Arun resign themselves?

5. What disappoints Papa about Arun as Arun gets older?

(see the answer key)

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