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

2. Who is Arvind?
(a) Papa's brother.
(b) Arun's best friend.
(c) The man Aruna decides to marry.
(d) Uma's cousin.

3. What are Mama and Papa's response to Dr. Dutt's inquiry?
(a) That the choice is up to Uma.
(b) That Uma is not capable of that much responsibility.
(c) That Uma does not need to work outside the home.
(d) That it might be good for Uma to work outside the home.

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

5. How does Uma get to the ashram?
(a) The ashram sends a car.
(b) On a tonga ride.
(c) On a bus.
(d) By taxi.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Arun moving to the Patton home?

2. What does Uma fear as she dials a phone number in Chapter 9?

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

4. What is particularly "foreign" to Arun at college?

5. What does Uma do when she reaches her breaking point with her parents in Chapter 12?

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