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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 Arun try to gain courage to do?
(a) Tell the Pattons he is moving into his own apartment.
(b) Mention Melanie's eating disorder to Mrs. Patton.
(c) Tell Melanie he will help her.
(d) Tell Mr. Patton that the daily meat grilling is sickening.

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

3. What is the result of Arun's cooking venture?
(a) The entire family wants to become vegetarian.
(b) Mrs. Patton is amused.
(c) Arun is embarrassed.
(d) The food is not good.

4. What is the result of the birth of Arun on Mama's position in the community?
(a) It stays the same.
(b) It is more stable.
(c) It is elevated.
(d) It is more complex.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does receiving an aerogramme from Papa irritate Arun?

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

3. What is the implication of Mama's illness for Uma?

4. What does Dr. Dutt say is wrong with Uma's mother?

5. Where does Uma go to dinner with a relative?

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