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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. Where does Uma accompany Mira-Masi when the old woman visits?
(a) The new mall.
(b) The open market.
(c) The temple.
(d) The library.

2. Why are Mama and Papa angry when Uma returns home after dinner out with a relative?
(a) She talks back to her parents.
(b) She is very late.
(c) She is tipsy.
(d) She tells her parents she was with a man.

3. Why is Papa so angry when the arranged marriage for Uma falls through?
(a) There is not actually a son in the family.
(b) Uma will never be able to marry now.
(c) The groom's family spent the dowry.
(d) The groom has said things to sully Uma's reputation.

4. What happens about Uma's marriage?
(a) Uma remains married but lives at the convent.
(b) It is not said what happens about her marriage.
(c) Uma remains married but lives with her parents.
(d) It is annulled.

5. How does Uma get to the ashram?
(a) On a tonga ride.
(b) On a bus.
(c) The ashram sends a car.
(d) By taxi.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where is the ashram situated?

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

4. With whom does the man interested in marrying Uma live?

5. Why does Aruna gently chide Uma in Chapter 8?

(see the answer key)

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