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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 do some of the pilgrims strike Uma on the back?
(a) To loosen Uma's soul.
(b) To bring her out of the trance.
(c) To send her more deeply into the trance.
(d) To gain luck.

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

3. Where is Arun's father hoping Arun can continue his education?
(a) Calcutta University.
(b) The United States.
(c) Englad.
(d) France.

4. What does Papa write to Arun about Mrs. Patton?
(a) She is willing to let Arun live there for the summer.
(b) She will tutor Arun in English literature.
(c) She will do Arun's laundry.
(d) She will help Arun get his driver's license.

5. Why does Uma give Ayah much of Uma's clothing?
(a) Uma wants Ayah to help her escape.
(b) So Ayah will leave Uma alone.
(c) Ayah blackmails Uma.
(d) Uma is the soul of generosity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Mama and Papa's response to Dr. Dutt's inquiry?

2. What does Dr. Dutt say is wrong with Uma's mother?

3. What disappoints Papa about Arun as Arun gets older?

4. How does Mama feel about the trip they make with Aruna’s in-laws?

5. What does the prospective groom's father say that makes Mama want to arrange the marriage with that family?

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