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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. Where does Dr. Dutt want Uma to work?
(a) The Medical Institute.
(b) London.
(c) Bombay.
(d) Calcutta.

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

3. What does Uma collect?
(a) Christmas cards.
(b) Coins.
(c) Dolls.
(d) Stamps.

4. 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.

5. 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 barren.
(d) She is rather ugly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Anamika's neighbors say is the cause of Anamika's death?

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

3. Who often give Uma something to add to her collection?

4. What is Papa's vocation?

5. What is the result of the birth of Arun on Mama's position in the community?

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