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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. What disappoints Papa about Arun as Arun gets older?
(a) Arun is interested in law.
(b) Arun will not eat meat.
(c) Arun believes females are the equal of males.
(d) Arun does not view his father as infallible.

2. Who does Uma call when her parents are out in Chapter 9?
(a) Mira-Masi.
(b) Mrs. O'Henry.
(c) Arun.
(d) Aruna.

3. Why does Uma seldom have privacy anymore by Chapter 4?
(a) Her sister is still at home and unmarried and looks to Uma for companionship.
(b) Her brother bothers her constantly to play with him.
(c) Her mother has two more children.
(d) Her parents seldom leave the house.

4. What happens when Uma is told she has the mark of the Lord?
(a) Uma feels happy.
(b) Uma packs her bags and leaves.
(c) Uma cries.
(d) Uma goes into a trance.

5. What does Papa do every day after work?
(a) Call his father.
(b) Play cricket.
(c) Play tennis.
(d) Visit the temple.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mira-Masi explain the two failed attempts at marriage for Uma?

2. What does the prospective groom's family do for a living?

3. Why does Anamika suffer a miscarriage?

4. When does Uma collapse into one of her fits in Chapter 9?

5. What is the room like where Uma is shown at the Ashram?

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