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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does the prospective groom's family not offer a reciprocal invitation to Uma and her Mama?
(a) The groom is very ill.
(b) The groom's father has died.
(c) The groom was killed in a motor scooter accident.
(d) The groom is interested in Aruna, not Uma.

3. About what religion does Mira-Masi tell stories to Uma and Aruna?
(a) Hindu.
(b) Buddhist.
(c) Shinto.
(d) Islam.

4. Why does Anamika suffer a miscarriage?
(a) As a result of a beating.
(b) The baby is malformed.
(c) She is too small.
(d) It is an ectopic pregnancy.

5. What is unfortunate for Aruna when she becomes of marriageable age?
(a) She is barren.
(b) She is rather ugly.
(c) She is clubfoot.
(d) She cannot marry until Uma does.

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

7. How does Uma feel in comparison to Aruna?
(a) Intellectually superior.
(b) Outgoing.
(c) Graceful.
(d) Awkward and dowdy.

8. Where is the ashram situated?
(a) At the foot of some hills.
(b) On a small tributary of the Ganges River.
(c) On the open plains.
(d) On the Granges River.

9. What do Mama and Papa do on occasional evenings at the club?
(a) Swim.
(b) Play shuffleboard.
(c) Bet or horse races.
(d) Play cars.

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

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

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

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

14. Why does Uma give Ayah much of Uma's clothing?
(a) So Ayah will leave Uma alone.
(b) Ayah blackmails Uma.
(c) Uma wants Ayah to help her escape.
(d) Uma is the soul of generosity.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Uma go after making her phone call in Chapter 9?

2. What decision do Uma's parents make that displeases her?

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

4. What happens with Mira-Masi when she leaves Mama and Papa's home to go to the ashram?

5. What does Uma regret about the trip with Aruna and Aruna's in-laws?

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