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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 is the room like where Uma is shown at the Ashram?
(a) Fairly luxurious for an ashram.
(b) Full of pictures of holy men and women.
(c) Bare.
(d) Dirty and mold.

2. How often does Aruna bring her children to visit her parents and Uma?
(a) Seldom.
(b) Once a month.
(c) Most Saturdays.
(d) Every other weekend.

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

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

5. When is the new baby boy born?
(a) At the end of the summer.
(b) Early winter.
(c) Mid-summer.
(d) Spring.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Uma collapse into one of her fits in Chapter 9?

2. To what kind of life do Uma and Arun resign themselves?

3. Around what does Mama build her life?

4. What does Uma regret about the trip with Aruna and Aruna's in-laws?

5. Why does Uma's world suddenly brighten one day in Chapter 5?

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