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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 26 - 27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mama say when she pounds on Uma's door in Chapter 12?
(a) For Uma to go give the cook instructions.
(b) That Mama is sorry for being so demanding.
(c) That Papa wishes to apologize.
(d) That someone is there to see Uma.

2. Why does Arun jump into the water and lands in a belly flop?
(a) He is shocked because Mrs. Patton removes all her clothes.
(b) A bee is chasing him and he is trying to get away.
(c) He doesn't know how to drive.
(d) He is showing off for Melanie.

3. What does Uma do when she reaches her breaking point with her parents in Chapter 12?
(a) Locks herself in her room.
(b) Curses her mama.
(c) Refuses to attend to one more task.
(d) Leaves home.

4. Where does Mrs. Patton seem to be able to relax?
(a) Never.
(b) When the rest of the family is watching television.
(c) Inside the grocery store.
(d) Late at night on the front porch swing.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Melanie eat after leaving the meal Arun cooks?

3. What does Uma do after she reaches her breaking point in Chapter 12?

4. How does Mira-Masi explain the two failed attempts at marriage for Uma?

5. About what religion does Mira-Masi tell stories to Uma and Aruna?

(see the answer key)

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