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

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

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

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

6. What does Uma spend her life doing?
(a) Searching for the perfect husband.
(b) Plotting revenge.
(c) Working at a floor loom.
(d) Being subservient to her parents' demands.

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

8. What two countries are the settings for “Fasting, Feasting”?
(a) The United States and Malaysia.
(b) The United States and China.
(c) India and the United States.
(d) The Unites States and Napal.

9. What does Papa do professionally?
(a) Becomes involved in politics.
(b) Retires from his law practice.
(c) Begins winning famous trials.
(d) Becomes a judge.

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

11. Why do Mama and Papa travel to the city after reading the newspaper?
(a) To invest their money.
(b) To check out a possible suitor for Uma.
(c) To see a medical specialist.
(d) To check out a possible suitor for Aruna.

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

13. What is the disposition of the man interested in marrying Uma?
(a) Sour.
(b) Cheerful.
(c) Deliberate.
(d) Morose.

14. Why was Uma's new husband anxious to get her dowry?
(a) His child by his first marriage is ill.
(b) His pharmaceutical factory is on the decline.
(c) His other wife is pregnant.
(d) He needs an operation.

15. Why does Papa come to where Uma is staying after she is married?
(a) To bring Uma her belongings.
(b) To make certain Uma is being treated well.
(c) To fetch Uma home.
(d) To let her know that Aruna has died.