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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Melanie when it's time for dinner when Arun first arrives at the Patton home?
(a) Chasing the dog down the street.
(b) At a friend's house.
(c) Sitting on the stairs in the dark.
(d) In the attic searching for treasure.

2. Why does Arun go with Mrs. Patton and Melanie even though he does not want to do so?
(a) He cannot think of a reasonable excuse.
(b) He feels pity for Mrs. Patton.
(c) He wants to get out of the way of Mr. Patton, who is angry.
(d) He hopes to be a good influence on Melanie.

3. What does Arun do when Melanie responds to seeing him in the woods?
(a) He is at a loss and does nothing.
(b) Yells at the boyfriend.
(c) Drops the cat.
(d) Refuses to read to her.

4. What is the implication of Mama's illness for Uma?
(a) Uma will have to return from England if her mama dies.
(b) Nothing, as Uma already does everything.
(c) She will have to stay home to care for Mama.
(d) If Mama dies, Uma will have to run the household.

5. Why does Arun jump into the water and lands in a belly flop?
(a) A bee is chasing him and he is trying to get away.
(b) He is showing off for Melanie.
(c) He is shocked because Mrs. Patton removes all her clothes.
(d) He doesn't know how to drive.

6. What does Arun try to gain courage to do?
(a) Tell the Pattons he is moving into his own apartment.
(b) Mention Melanie's eating disorder to Mrs. Patton.
(c) Tell Mr. Patton that the daily meat grilling is sickening.
(d) Tell Melanie he will help her.

7. Why is Arun amazed that Mrs. Patton wants to go to the grocery store?
(a) It is almost 10 p.m.
(b) Rod is ill and needs to go to the doctor's office.
(c) Melanie needs help terribly and Mrs. Patton wants to go shopping.
(d) The freezer is stuffed with food.

8. How does Arun feel when he goes with Mrs. Patton to the grocery store?
(a) Awe and disgust.
(b) Intimidated by all of the choices.
(c) Uncomfortable.
(d) Irritated that she drags him along.

9. What does Arun begin to do in order to be more like Americans?
(a) Play basketball.
(b) Jog.
(c) Play video games.
(d) Watch telelvision.

10. What does Papa write to Arun about Mrs. Patton?
(a) She will do Arun's laundry.
(b) She will tutor Arun in English literature.
(c) She is willing to let Arun live there for the summer.
(d) She will help Arun get his driver's license.

11. In Chapter 11, what does Mrs. Joshi encourage Uma to consider doing?
(a) Joining the convent.
(b) Getting a job.
(c) Going to stay with Aruna for a while.
(d) Going to visit her brother in England.

12. What has Mrs. Patton not been able to overcome?
(a) Her dislike of American culture.
(b) Her desire to stay at an Ashram for an extended time.
(c) Her family's wish to eat meat.
(d) Her feelings of inferiority.

13. What do Arun and Mrs. Patton have in common?
(a) They both love to read classics.
(b) They have both studied the ancient Greek language.
(c) They both love horror flicks.
(d) They both dislike meat.

14. What does Melanie eat after leaving the meal Arun cooks?
(a) Half a jar of peanut butter.
(b) Hershey bars.
(c) Chocolate chip cookies.
(d) A package of Oreo cookies.

15. What practice is Mrs. Patton considering adopting?
(a) Tai Chi.
(b) Yoga.
(c) Painting.
(d) Meditation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mrs. Patton invite Arun to accompany her and Melanie?

2. What are Mama and Papa's response to Dr. Dutt's inquiry?

3. What is Mr. Patton doing as Arun arrives at the home?

4. What does Arun find in the woods?

5. What does Arun offer to do before and after his job?

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