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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 12 - 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens with Mira-Masi when she leaves Mama and Papa's home to go to the ashram?
(a) She rallies health-wise.
(b) She goes into a hospital.
(c) She and Uma get stuck on a plane on the way to England.
(d) She visits Ramu.

2. Where does Aruna go to live in Chapter 9?
(a) Bombay.
(b) England.
(c) Southern India.
(d) The United States.

3. Why does Aruna gently chide Uma in Chapter 8?
(a) For refusing a marriage of a man who is ten years younger.
(b) For doing everything her parents demand of her.
(c) To get her to improve her appearance and behavior.
(d) For wanting to be around the Western missionaries.

4. What does Arun like to do as an escape?
(a) Read comic book.
(b) Play games with his toys.
(c) Write silly plays.
(d) Talk with his sisters.

5. Who does Uma call when her parents are out in Chapter 9?
(a) Arun.
(b) Aruna.
(c) Mira-Masi.
(d) Mrs. O'Henry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Uma accompany Mira-Masi when the old woman visits?

2. What does Papa write to Arun about Mrs. Patton?

3. What does Uma do after she reaches her breaking point in Chapter 12?

4. What does Papa rant about on the train ride home from Uma’s new husband’s place?

5. What does Mama ascribe to Mrs. O'Henry's kindness?

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