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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. Why does the prospective groom's family not offer a reciprocal invitation to Uma and her Mama?
(a) The groom's father has died.
(b) The groom was killed in a motor scooter accident.
(c) The groom is very ill.
(d) The groom is interested in Aruna, not Uma.

2. What decision do Uma's parents make that displeases her?
(a) Uma has to stay in India instead of going to the United States for school.
(b) Uma will not return to the convent school.
(c) Uma must marry a young man she despises.
(d) Uma will go to boarding school in the fall.

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

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

5. What does Uma drink when out to dinner?
(a) Just water.
(b) Wine.
(c) Shandys.
(d) Tea.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Arvind?

2. About what are Uma and Aruna disappointed concerning Anamika?

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

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

5. Around what does Mama build her life?

(see the answer key)

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