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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. How old is Uma at the opening to Chapter 3?
(a) 20.
(b) 80.
(c) 45.
(d) 15.

2. What does Mrs. Joshi say about the groom's family?
(a) They have a reputation for honor.
(b) They would be very bad for Uma.
(c) They are from the lower class.
(d) They have a reputation for being unscrupulous.

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

4. What happens about Uma's marriage?
(a) Uma remains married but lives with her parents.
(b) Uma remains married but lives at the convent.
(c) It is annulled.
(d) It is not said what happens about her marriage.

5. About what religion does Mira-Masi tell stories to Uma and Aruna?
(a) Buddhist.
(b) Hindu.
(c) Shinto.
(d) Islam.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Uma spend her life doing?

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

3. How often does Aruna bring her children to visit her parents and Uma?

4. What is the disposition of the man interested in marrying Uma?

5. What does Uma notice about Aruna in Chapter 8?

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