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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. Who wants to take Uma to an ashram?
(a) She wants to take herself there.
(b) Mir-Masi.
(c) Aruna.
(d) Ramu.

2. With whom does the man interested in marrying Uma live?
(a) His children.
(b) His ex-wife's family.
(c) His extended family.
(d) He lives alone.

3. What does Uma say the atmosphere at the Ashram is like?
(a) Loud but organized.
(b) Raucous.
(c) Unwelcoming.
(d) Very quiet.

4. Where do both families go when Aruna and her in-laws are visiting?
(a) To light incense in the temple.
(b) To the movie theater.
(c) To watch fireworks.
(d) To bathe in the Ganges.

5. What does Uma say about having to take care of her new baby brother?
(a) She loves everything about it.
(b) Her school work is suffering.
(c) She is bitter that another male is being coddled.
(d) She wishes it had been a baby girl.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Anamika live after marriage?

3. What does Uma do when she finds the person for whom she is searching in Chapter 3?

4. Why does Uma give Ayah much of Uma's clothing?

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

(see the answer key)

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