2. Why does receiving an aerogramme from Papa irritate Arun?
(a) Arun does not find it irritating.
(b) He feels Papa is monitoring him all the way from India.
(c) Other students make fun of his Papa's involvement in Arun's life.
(d) He thinks Papa does not trust him to find his own way.

3. What does Arun see Melanie eating in the kitchen in Chapter 25?
(a) Greasy ribs.
(b) Tablespoons of cocoa.
(c) Donuts.
(d) Ice cream.

4. Why is Arun moving to the Patton home?
(a) It will be cheaper than staying in the dorm.
(b) He is staying with them for summer break.
(c) He is dating one of the Patton girls.
(d) He wants to experience American life more authentically.

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

6. What does Mama ascribe to Mrs. O'Henry's kindness?
(a) Pity on Mrs. O'Henry's part.
(b) That Mrs. O'Henry is condescending of Uma.
(c) An ulterior motive.
(d) Snobbishnes.

7. What are Rod and father doing when Arun gets to the house after declining Rod's invitation?
(a) Throwing the football.
(b) Watching sports on television.
(c) Playing catch with the baseball.
(d) Arguing.

8. What does Arun offer to do before and after his job?
(a) Tutor Rod in chemistry.
(b) Tutor Melanie in calculus.
(c) Walk the dog.
(d) Eat his meals in town.

9. Of what is Rod aware concerning Melanie?
(a) That she is failing two classes at school.
(b) That she has a boy in her room.
(c) That she skips school regularly.
(d) That she is bulimic.

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

11. Why does Mr. Patton appear annoyed after he brings the meat in from the grill?
(a) Because Mrs. Patton tells him Arun is a vegetarian.
(b) Because the dog grabbed one of the hamburgers.
(c) Because Melanie is still trying to catch the dog.
(d) Because Mrs. Patton criticizes his grilling effort.

12. To what does Mrs. O'Henry invite Uma in Chapter 10?
(a) A croquet game.
(b) A baby shower.
(c) A coffee party.
(d) A church service.

13. What does Arun not have the heart to tell Mrs. Patton?
(a) Vegetarian cooking in India is totally different from American vegetarian cooking.
(b) He hates the United States.
(c) He cannot eat many of the vegetables for sale in the grocery store.
(d) His family does not believe in playing cards.

14. What does Mrs. O'Henry give Uma?
(a) Some Christmas cards.
(b) A Bible.
(c) Some books.
(d) Some clothing from her older daughter.

15. To what does Arun contrast his life at the Patton household?
(a) To the lack of expectations at the Patton household.
(b) To some of the sitcoms he watches on television.
(c) To the quiet of his life growing up.
(d) To the noisy, cluttered life he shared with him family in India.