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

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

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

4. Why does Uma's world suddenly brighten one day in Chapter 5?
(a) Her cousin Ramu arrives.
(b) Uma's Papa says she may travel and visit Arun in the United States.
(c) Mira-Masi wants Uma to travel with her.
(d) Aruna becomes engaged.

5. What does Uma fear as she dials a phone number in Chapter 9?
(a) The cook will tell her parents.
(b) Her papa will appear.
(c) The operator will say the call cannot go through.
(d) Her sister will call and interrupt.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Anamika?

2. What happens to the dowry Papa gives a suitor for Uma?

3. Why do Mama and Papa not approve of what has happened at the opening to Chapter 5?

4. What irritates Papa when they go to the park?

5. What stands in stark contrast to Uma's wedding plans?

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