2. When does Uma hear human voices at the Ashram?
(a) All the time.
(b) At meals.
(c) Never.
(d) During morning and evening prayers.

3. What does Uma regret about the trip with Aruna and Aruna's in-laws?
(a) That she was saved from sinking into the river.
(b) That the fireworks had to be cancelled after one burst.
(c) That her parents would not allow her to watch the movie.
(d) That the temple did not have any cards.

4. What disappoints Papa about Arun as Arun gets older?
(a) Arun does not view his father as infallible.
(b) Arun will not eat meat.
(c) Arun is interested in law.
(d) Arun believes females are the equal of males.

5. 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 bring her out of the trance.
(d) To gain luck.

6. How does Uma get home from her trip she sneaks off to make?
(a) The school van.
(b) Her father comes to get her.
(c) The proprietor of the shop she wants a job at takes her.
(d) Her best friend's brother.

7. What irritates Papa when they go to the park?
(a) The loud music.
(b) The number of people there.
(c) The trash.
(d) The barking dogs.

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

9. When does Uma almost drown?
(a) When participating in a ritualistic dip in the Ganges.
(b) When she and some friends swim at the public pool.
(c) When Arun accidentally pushes her in the pond at the park.
(d) When she is ill and goes unconscious in the bathtub.

10. Why is Papa so angry when the arranged marriage for Uma falls through?
(a) Uma will never be able to marry now.
(b) There is not actually a son in the family.
(c) The groom has said things to sully Uma's reputation.
(d) The groom's family spent the dowry.

11. What happens when Uma is told she has the mark of the Lord?
(a) Uma goes into a trance.
(b) Uma packs her bags and leaves.
(c) Uma feels happy.
(d) Uma cries.

12. What does Uma drink when out to dinner?
(a) Just water.
(b) Tea.
(c) Shandys.
(d) Wine.

13. Where does Aruna go to live in Chapter 9?
(a) Southern India.
(b) Bombay.
(c) The United States.
(d) England.

14. To what kind of life do Uma and Arun resign themselves?
(a) Religious.
(b) Intellectual stimulation but strict.
(c) Subservience.
(d) Comfort and boredom.

15. What happens to the dowry Papa gives a suitor for Uma?
(a) Papa refuses to give them a dowry.
(b) They return it and refuse the marriage.
(c) They send half of it back after the groom is killed.
(d) They keep it but refuse the marriage.