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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. How old is Uma at the opening to Chapter 3?
(a) 80.
(b) 20.
(c) 15.
(d) 45.

2. Where does Uma sneak off to one day?
(a) St. Mary's school.
(b) To her best friend's house.
(c) The large Mall about 20 kilometers from home.
(d) St. John's Basilica.

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

4. Why does Papa come to where Uma is staying after she is married?
(a) To make certain Uma is being treated well.
(b) To let her know that Aruna has died.
(c) To fetch Uma home.
(d) To bring Uma her belongings.

5. Why do Mama and Papa travel to the city after reading the newspaper?
(a) To invest their money.
(b) To check out a possible suitor for Uma.
(c) To see a medical specialist.
(d) To check out a possible suitor for Aruna.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How often does Aruna bring her children to visit her parents and Uma?

3. What does Uma notice about Mira-Masi?

4. Why does Aruna gently chide Uma in Chapter 8?

5. Where do both families go when Aruna and her in-laws are visiting?

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