2. How does Papa act once he gets home from the hospital after Mama delivers a baby boy?
(a) Despondent.
(b) Exuberant.
(c) Anxious about finances.
(d) As if nothing had happened.

3. What stands in stark contrast to Uma's wedding plans?
(a) Arun's wedding plans.
(b) Uma's Christmas cards.
(c) Uma's coin collections.
(d) Aruna's wedding plans.

4. Why does Aruna gently chide Uma in Chapter 8?
(a) To get her to improve her appearance and behavior.
(b) For doing everything her parents demand of her.
(c) For wanting to be around the Western missionaries.
(d) For refusing a marriage of a man who is ten years younger.

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

6. What does Uma do when they return from the park and her parents sit on the swing?
(a) Chat with a friend on the phone.
(b) Bring her parents lemonade.
(c) Sew.
(d) Paint.

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

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

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

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

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

12. Where is Arun at the opening of the novel?
(a) In India.
(b) In England.
(c) In the United States.
(d) In Italy.

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

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

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