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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. Why does the prospective groom's family not offer a reciprocal invitation to Uma and her Mama?
(a) The groom's father has died.
(b) The groom is interested in Aruna, not Uma.
(c) The groom is very ill.
(d) The groom was killed in a motor scooter accident.

2. What is the purpose of Anamika's beauty for her husband?
(a) To show his brother that he is superior.
(b) To make himself feel better.
(c) To sully.
(d) To further his social and business future.

3. To what kind of life do Uma and Arun resign themselves?
(a) Subservience.
(b) Religious.
(c) Comfort and boredom.
(d) Intellectual stimulation but strict.

4. Who is Anamika?
(a) Ramu's wife.
(b) Ramu's cousin.
(c) Uma's best friend.
(d) Ramu's sister.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Papa do every day after work?

2. What do Mama and Papa do on occasional evenings at the club?

3. Why do Mama and Papa travel to the city after reading the newspaper?

4. How does Uma feel in comparison to Aruna?

5. Where does Uma sneak off to one day?

(see the answer key)

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