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

2. What is unfortunate for Aruna when she becomes of marriageable age?
(a) She cannot marry until Uma does.
(b) She is clubfoot.
(c) She is rather ugly.
(d) She is barren.

3. What two countries are the settings for “Fasting, Feasting”?
(a) The United States and China.
(b) The United States and Malaysia.
(c) India and the United States.
(d) The Unites States and Napal.

4. What is the purpose of Anamika's beauty for her husband?
(a) To sully.
(b) To further his social and business future.
(c) To show his brother that he is superior.
(d) To make himself feel better.

5. To what kind of life do Uma and Arun resign themselves?
(a) Subservience.
(b) Intellectual stimulation but strict.
(c) Comfort and boredom.
(d) Religious.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why are Mama and Papa angry when Uma returns home after dinner out with a relative?

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

4. What does Uma spend her life doing?

5. What does Papa do every day after work?

(see the answer key)

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