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

2. Why is Papa so angry when the arranged marriage for Uma falls through?
(a) Uma will never be able to marry now.
(b) The groom's family spent the dowry.
(c) There is not actually a son in the family.
(d) The groom has said things to sully Uma's reputation.

3. What do Uma and Aruna feel about their mother's pregnancy?
(a) Shame.
(b) Joy.
(c) Bitterness.
(d) Jealousy.

4. What does the prospective groom's family do for a living?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Lawyer.
(c) Cloth merchants.
(d) Undertaker.

5. How does Mira-Masi explain the two failed attempts at marriage for Uma?
(a) Uma is called to a higher purpose.
(b) Uma created the situation herself.
(c) Fate.
(d) The men were not worthy of Uma.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Mama and Papa travel to the city after reading the newspaper?

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

3. What do most people say when Mama approaches them about marriage for Uma?

4. Who does Uma call when her parents are out in Chapter 9?

5. How does Uma feel in comparison to Aruna?

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