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

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

3. What does the prospective groom's father say that makes Mama want to arrange the marriage with that family?
(a) That the groom is attending school in the U.S.
(b) That the bride would have a servant.
(c) That the groom has an available younger brother for Aruna.
(d) That the bride would live in a fine new home.

4. What does a man who is interested in Uma do for a living?
(a) College professor.
(b) Lawyer.
(c) Store clerk.
(d) Salesman.

5. 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 created the situation herself.
(d) Uma is called to a higher purpose.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Uma at the opening to Chapter 3?

2. What does Uma notice about Aruna in Chapter 8?

3. Why do female relatives send pictures to Mama and Papa?

4. Why does the prospective groom's family not offer a reciprocal invitation to Uma and her Mama?

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

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