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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. Why does Uma seldom have privacy anymore by Chapter 4?
(a) Her mother has two more children.
(b) Her brother bothers her constantly to play with him.
(c) Her parents seldom leave the house.
(d) Her sister is still at home and unmarried and looks to Uma for companionship.

2. What word does Uma say defines her brother's childhood?
(a) Party.
(b) Religion.
(c) Education.
(d) Freedom.

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

4. About what does Mrs. O'Henry ask Uma?
(a) Her hopes for the future.
(b) Her brother.
(c) Her parents.
(d) Her last marriage.

5. Why are Mama and Papa angry when Uma returns home after dinner out with a relative?
(a) She is tipsy.
(b) She is very late.
(c) She tells her parents she was with a man.
(d) She talks back to her parents.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the ashram situated?

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

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

4. In Chapter 11, what does Mrs. Joshi encourage Uma to consider doing?

5. What is Uma's response when the man interested in marrying her arrives at her house?

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