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

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

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

4. What does Papa rant about on the train ride home from Uma’s new husband’s place?
(a) His sorrow that Uma has been embarrassed.
(b) That he had to leave Mama home alone to come rescue Uma.
(c) That poor people are being allowed on the forward cars.
(d) The injustice of Uma's misfortune.

5. Why do some of the pilgrims strike Uma on the back?
(a) To bring her out of the trance.
(b) To gain luck.
(c) To loosen Uma's soul.
(d) To send her more deeply into the trance.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Uma's world suddenly brighten one day in Chapter 5?

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

3. About what is Uma's Papa outraged after she is married?

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

5. What is Papa's vocation?

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