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

2. What happens about Uma's marriage?
(a) It is annulled.
(b) Uma remains married but lives with her parents.
(c) Uma remains married but lives at the convent.
(d) It is not said what happens about her marriage.

3. What does Dr. Dutt want of Uma?
(a) For her to be a nanny for an English couple.
(b) For her to be a nanny for an American couple.
(c) Her help in running a nurses' dorm.
(d) For help in setting up a nursery.

4. What two countries are the settings for “Fasting, Feasting”?
(a) The Unites States and Napal.
(b) The United States and China.
(c) The United States and Malaysia.
(d) India and the United States.

5. What does Uma say the atmosphere at the Ashram is like?
(a) Very quiet.
(b) Raucous.
(c) Loud but organized.
(d) Unwelcoming.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mr. Patton doing as Arun arrives at the home?

2. How old is Uma at the opening to Chapter 3?

3. What stands in stark contrast to Uma's wedding plans?

4. Around what does Rod Patton's life revolve?

5. What was difficult for Arun during his first year at school?

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