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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 does Papa rant about on the train ride home from Uma’s new husband’s place?
(a) That poor people are being allowed on the forward cars.
(b) His sorrow that Uma has been embarrassed.
(c) The injustice of Uma's misfortune.
(d) That he had to leave Mama home alone to come rescue Uma.

2. What is Uma's response when the man interested in marrying her arrives at her house?
(a) Horror.
(b) Interest.
(c) Repulsion.
(d) Joy.

3. What does Papa do every day after work?
(a) Visit the temple.
(b) Call his father.
(c) Play cricket.
(d) Play tennis.

4. What does Uma do after she reaches her breaking point in Chapter 12?
(a) Tells her parents she is going to see Arun in the United States.
(b) Calls her sister in Bombay.
(c) Goes to her room and reads.
(d) Has a fit on the floor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mira-Masi explain the two failed attempts at marriage for Uma?

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

3. Who convinces Uma to return home from the ashram?

4. How much time does Papa allow for Arun to exercise?

5. What word does Uma say defines her brother's childhood?

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