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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. Around what does Mama build her life?
(a) Understanding people.
(b) Securing her daughter's happiness.
(c) Her religion.
(d) Meeting Papa's needs.

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

4. About what religion does Mira-Masi tell stories to Uma and Aruna?
(a) Islam.
(b) Shinto.
(c) Hindu.
(d) Buddhist.

5. What decision do Uma's parents make that displeases her?
(a) Uma has to stay in India instead of going to the United States for school.
(b) Uma will not return to the convent school.
(c) Uma must marry a young man she despises.
(d) Uma will go to boarding school in the fall.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the ashram situated?

2. What does Uma do when they return from the park and her parents sit on the swing?

3. When does Uma hear human voices at the Ashram?

4. What two countries are the settings for “Fasting, Feasting”?

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

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