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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 female relatives send pictures to Mama and Papa?
(a) To start searching for a husband for Aruna.
(b) They are not sending pictures as Uma refuses marriage.
(c) To start searching for a husband for Uma.
(d) To start searching for a wife for Arun.

2. What does Uma do when she reaches her breaking point with her parents in Chapter 12?
(a) Locks herself in her room.
(b) Curses her mama.
(c) Leaves home.
(d) Refuses to attend to one more task.

3. What does Uma do that requires some boldness?
(a) Calls Dr. Dutt.
(b) Applies for a passport.
(c) Travels to the University to enroll.
(d) Starts packing her bags.

4. What stands in stark contrast to Uma's wedding plans?
(a) Arun's wedding plans.
(b) Aruna's wedding plans.
(c) Uma's Christmas cards.
(d) Uma's coin collections.

5. What was Arun expected to do every night after school?
(a) Study with his tutors.
(b) Tutor his sisters.
(c) Help his father in his law office.
(d) Get physically fit.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are Mama and Papa angry when Uma returns home after dinner out with a relative?

2. What decision do Uma's parents make that displeases her?

3. Why does Uma give Ayah much of Uma's clothing?

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

5. Where does Uma go after making her phone call in Chapter 9?

(see the answer key)

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