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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 old is Uma at the opening to Chapter 3?
(a) 80.
(b) 15.
(c) 20.
(d) 45.

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

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

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

5. What is the result of the birth of Arun on Mama's position in the community?
(a) It stays the same.
(b) It is more complex.
(c) It is elevated.
(d) It is more stable.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where is the ashram situated?

3. Who convinces Uma to return home from the ashram?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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