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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the prospective groom's father say that makes Mama want to arrange the marriage with that family?
(a) That the bride would have a servant.
(b) That the groom is attending school in the U.S.
(c) That the bride would live in a fine new home.
(d) That the groom has an available younger brother for Aruna.

2. Who wants to take Uma to an ashram?
(a) Ramu.
(b) She wants to take herself there.
(c) Aruna.
(d) Mir-Masi.

3. What is Papa's vocation?
(a) Merchant.
(b) Policeman.
(c) Lawer.
(d) Baker.

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

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

6. 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.

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

8. Where does Uma go after making her phone call in Chapter 9?
(a) To soak in the tub.
(b) Out for a walk.
(c) The veranda.
(d) To sleep on the sofa.

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

10. What does Papa demand at his meals?
(a) Meat.
(b) Silence.
(c) Intelligent conversation.
(d) For his family to listen to his daily soliloquies.

11. Where does Uma go to dinner with a relative?
(a) At a bachelor's home.
(b) The Prasidor.
(c) Carlton Hotel.
(d) The Ritz.

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

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

14. Why do female relatives send pictures to Mama and Papa?
(a) To start searching for a husband for Uma.
(b) To start searching for a wife for Arun.
(c) To start searching for a husband for Aruna.
(d) They are not sending pictures as Uma refuses marriage.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do most people say when Mama approaches them about marriage for Uma?

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

3. Where does Uma accompany Mira-Masi when the old woman visits?

4. What is the result of the birth of Arun on Mama's position in the community?

5. What does Uma do when they return from the park and her parents sit on the swing?

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