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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How often does Aruna bring her children to visit her parents and Uma?
(a) Most Saturdays.
(b) Once a month.
(c) Every other weekend.
(d) Seldom.

2. How does Mira-Masi explain the two failed attempts at marriage for Uma?
(a) Uma is called to a higher purpose.
(b) Uma created the situation herself.
(c) Fate.
(d) The men were not worthy of Uma.

3. What does Uma do when she finds the person for whom she is searching in Chapter 3?
(a) She collapses.
(b) She slaps him.
(c) She pleads with him for a job.
(d) She greets her calmly and happily.

4. About what are Uma and Aruna disappointed concerning Anamika?
(a) That she is to marry a boy who has not even reached his majority.
(b) That she is to become pregnant.
(c) That she is to marry a much older man.
(d) That she has refused to consider marriage.

5. What does Uma collect?
(a) Dolls.
(b) Coins.
(c) Christmas cards.
(d) Stamps.

6. How old is Uma at the opening to Chapter 3?
(a) 45.
(b) 80.
(c) 20.
(d) 15.

7. What does Mama tell Uma she must say to a man who comes to see her?
(a) That Uma volunteers at the local school.
(b) That Arun made the treats.
(c) That Uma knows how to run a large household.
(d) That Uma made the treats that are being served.

8. What do most people say when Mama approaches them about marriage for Uma?
(a) They would take Aruna by not Uma.
(b) They want someone with more dowry.
(c) They want someone who is more educated.
(d) They are looking for someone younger or more beautiful.

9. What does Uma say about having to take care of her new baby brother?
(a) Her school work is suffering.
(b) She wishes it had been a baby girl.
(c) She is bitter that another male is being coddled.
(d) She loves everything about it.

10. 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.

11. How does Uma's mama respond to Uma's return?
(a) Mama is worried about Uma's state of mind
(b) Mama's feelings are hurt.
(c) Mama is very understanding.
(d) Mama is very angry.

12. What do Uma and Aruna feel about their mother's pregnancy?
(a) Bitterness.
(b) Jealousy.
(c) Joy.
(d) Shame.

13. Where do both families go when Aruna and her in-laws are visiting?
(a) To the movie theater.
(b) To light incense in the temple.
(c) To bathe in the Ganges.
(d) To watch fireworks.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Aruna go to live in Chapter 9?

2. What disappoints Papa about Arun as Arun gets older?

3. What is the disposition of the man interested in marrying Uma?

4. What does Papa do professionally?

5. Why are Mama and Papa angry when Uma returns home after dinner out with a relative?

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