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

2. How does Uma feel in comparison to Aruna?
(a) Awkward and dowdy.
(b) Intellectually superior.
(c) Outgoing.
(d) Graceful.

3. What does Uma fear as she dials a phone number in Chapter 9?
(a) Her papa will appear.
(b) The operator will say the call cannot go through.
(c) Her sister will call and interrupt.
(d) The cook will tell her parents.

4. What is the implication of Mama's illness for Uma?
(a) Uma will have to return from England if her mama dies.
(b) She will have to stay home to care for Mama.
(c) Nothing, as Uma already does everything.
(d) If Mama dies, Uma will have to run the household.

5. Around what does Rod Patton's life revolve?
(a) Technology.
(b) Girls.
(c) Sports.
(d) Camping and hiking.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does not come to the table for dinner at the Patton house?

2. What happens about Uma's marriage?

3. What does Mrs. Patton say she and Arun can do together?

4. What is the room like where Uma is shown at the Ashram?

5. Where have Mama and Papa gone at the opening to this Chapter 9?

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