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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who convinces Uma to return home from the ashram?
(a) Arun.
(b) She decides to do so on her own.
(c) Ramu.
(d) Mira-Masi.

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

3. How does Mira-Masi explain the two failed attempts at marriage for Uma?
(a) Fate.
(b) The men were not worthy of Uma.
(c) Uma is called to a higher purpose.
(d) Uma created the situation herself.

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

5. Why do female relatives send pictures to Mama and Papa?
(a) To start searching for a wife for Arun.
(b) To start searching for a husband for Uma.
(c) To start searching for a husband for Aruna.
(d) They are not sending pictures as Uma refuses marriage.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the purpose of Anamika's beauty for her husband?

2. What does the prospective groom's family do for a living?

3. What does Uma say the atmosphere at the Ashram is like?

4. What do Uma and Aruna feel about their mother's pregnancy?

5. What does the prospective groom's father say that makes Mama want to arrange the marriage with that family?

(see the answer key)

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