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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Uma collapse into one of her fits in Chapter 9?
(a) When the family is at the park.
(b) At the pre-wedding cocktail party.
(c) At a restaurant with Mira-Masi.
(d) In her bedroom.

2. Where does Uma sneak off to one day?
(a) The large Mall about 20 kilometers from home.
(b) St. John's Basilica.
(c) To her best friend's house.
(d) St. Mary's school.

3. Where is the ashram situated?
(a) At the foot of some hills.
(b) On the open plains.
(c) On the Granges River.
(d) On a small tributary of the Ganges River.

4. What is the room like where Uma is shown at the Ashram?
(a) Fairly luxurious for an ashram.
(b) Bare.
(c) Full of pictures of holy men and women.
(d) Dirty and mold.

5. Why does Uma give Ayah much of Uma's clothing?
(a) Uma wants Ayah to help her escape.
(b) Uma is the soul of generosity.
(c) So Ayah will leave Uma alone.
(d) Ayah blackmails Uma.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Uma go to dinner with a relative?

2. Why is Papa so angry when the arranged marriage for Uma falls through?

3. About what religion does Mira-Masi tell stories to Uma and Aruna?

4. What does Papa rant about on the train ride home from Uma’s new husband’s place?

5. What does Uma collect?

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