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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. Where does Anamika live after marriage?
(a) Bombay.
(b) Surigli.
(c) The United States.
(d) Calcutta.

2. What is Uma's response when the man interested in marrying her arrives at her house?
(a) Horror.
(b) Joy.
(c) Interest.
(d) Repulsion.

3. When does Uma collapse into one of her fits in Chapter 9?
(a) In her bedroom.
(b) When the family is at the park.
(c) At the pre-wedding cocktail party.
(d) At a restaurant with Mira-Masi.

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

5. What does Uma regret about the trip with Aruna and Aruna's in-laws?
(a) That she was saved from sinking into the river.
(b) That the temple did not have any cards.
(c) That the fireworks had to be cancelled after one burst.
(d) That her parents would not allow her to watch the movie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Uma is told she has the mark of the Lord?

2. What happens about Uma's marriage?

3. What disappoints Papa about Arun as Arun gets older?

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

5. Where does Uma go after making her phone call in Chapter 9?

(see the answer key)

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