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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 18 - 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Aruna see her parents in relation to her in-laws?
(a) As generous.
(b) As wealthy.
(c) As provincial.
(d) As poor.

2. What does Uma drink when out to dinner?
(a) Wine.
(b) Tea.
(c) Shandys.
(d) Just water.

3. Who is Anamika?
(a) Uma's best friend.
(b) Ramu's cousin.
(c) Ramu's wife.
(d) Ramu's sister.

4. Why does Aruna gently chide Uma in Chapter 8?
(a) For wanting to be around the Western missionaries.
(b) For doing everything her parents demand of her.
(c) For refusing a marriage of a man who is ten years younger.
(d) To get her to improve her appearance and behavior.

5. What do Mama and Papa do on occasional evenings at the club?
(a) Play shuffleboard.
(b) Bet or horse races.
(c) Play cars.
(d) Swim.

Short Answer Questions

1. What irritates Papa when they go to the park?

2. What does Mrs. Joshi say about the groom's family?

3. What do Uma and Aruna feel about their mother's pregnancy?

4. What does Uma do when they return from the park and her parents sit on the swing?

5. What does a man who is interested in Uma do for a living?

(see the answer key)

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