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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 Melanie eat after leaving the meal Arun cooks?
(a) Hershey bars.
(b) Chocolate chip cookies.
(c) Half a jar of peanut butter.
(d) A package of Oreo cookies.

2. Around what does Mama build her life?
(a) Her religion.
(b) Meeting Papa's needs.
(c) Understanding people.
(d) Securing her daughter's happiness.

3. Where is Melanie when Arun leaves the Patton household at the end of the book?
(a) Out with her boyfriend.
(b) At the movies with Rod.
(c) Locked in her bedroom.
(d) In an institution for those with eating disorders.

4. What does Arun find when he tires of the water and swims ashore?
(a) Melanie is asleep.
(b) Both Melanie and Mrs. Patton are nowhere to be found.
(c) Rod has arrived.
(d) Mrs Patton is asleep.

5. Why do Mama and Papa not approve of what has happened at the opening to Chapter 5?
(a) They think Uma should not be talking to strange men.
(b) Ramu arrives without any prior warning.
(c) They don't want to lose Uma's free labor.
(d) They do not approve of Uma's fiancé.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who often give Uma something to add to her collection?

2. What does Arun see Melanie eating in the kitchen in Chapter 25?

3. What does Uma notice about Mira-Masi?

4. What does Uma do when they return from the park and her parents sit on the swing?

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

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