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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 two countries are the settings for “Fasting, Feasting”?
(a) India and the United States.
(b) The Unites States and Napal.
(c) The United States and China.
(d) The United States and Malaysia.

2. What do Uma and Aruna feel about their mother's pregnancy?
(a) Jealousy.
(b) Joy.
(c) Bitterness.
(d) Shame.

3. When does Uma almost drown?
(a) When participating in a ritualistic dip in the Ganges.
(b) When she is ill and goes unconscious in the bathtub.
(c) When she and some friends swim at the public pool.
(d) When Arun accidentally pushes her in the pond at the park.

4. Where does Uma accompany Mira-Masi when the old woman visits?
(a) The open market.
(b) The new mall.
(c) The temple.
(d) The library.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Mama and Papa not approve of what has happened at the opening to Chapter 5?

2. Who wants to take Uma to an ashram?

3. What does Uma drink when out to dinner?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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