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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What annoys Mr. Patton about Rod and Melanie?
(a) That they do not want to go on summer vacation.
(b) That they have told Arun some family secrets.
(c) That they do not do any chores around the house.
(d) That they have decided to become vegetarian also.

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

3. Why does Arun decline Rod and his father's invitation to join them?
(a) Arun wants to call his father.
(b) Arun is tired and wants to sleep.
(c) Arun does not feel part of the family.
(d) Arun is going out with a couple boys from India.

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

5. What appealed to Arun about the idea of a room in a boarding house?
(a) Being completely on his own.
(b) Becoming invisable.
(c) Privacy.
(d) Saving money.

6. What was difficult for Arun during his first year at school?
(a) The lack of friends.
(b) The lack of privacy.
(c) The lack of letters from home.
(d) Understanding American slang.

7. What does Mr. Patton not acknowledge?
(a) Arun's opinions.
(b) His son's opinions.
(c) Mrs. Patton's desire for a vegetarian lifestyle.
(d) The state of his family's mental health.

8. What does Arun receive before he leaves for the dormitory?
(a) A package from Uma.
(b) A letter denying Arun financial aid at school.
(c) A cancellation of his engagement from his betrothed family in India.
(d) A letter from his betrothed in India.

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

10. What does Arun find when he tires of the water and swims ashore?
(a) Melanie is asleep.
(b) Mrs Patton is asleep.
(c) Rod has arrived.
(d) Both Melanie and Mrs. Patton are nowhere to be found.

11. How does Uma's family get news of Anamika's death?
(a) A telegram.
(b) Her husband arrives to tell them.
(c) The police come and tell them.
(d) Her mother-in-law arrives to tell them.

12. Around what does Rod Patton's life revolve?
(a) Technology.
(b) Girls.
(c) Camping and hiking.
(d) Sports.

13. What does Arun like to do as an escape?
(a) Read comic book.
(b) Talk with his sisters.
(c) Play games with his toys.
(d) Write silly plays.

14. What is Melanie eating when Arun first sees her?
(a) A bagel.
(b) A donut.
(c) Peanuts.
(d) A Babe Ruth bar.

15. What saves Arun from having to react any further to Melanie?
(a) Mrs. Patton arrives.
(b) Melanie runs off.
(c) Melanie's boyfriend orders Arun to leave.
(d) Rod comes walking up.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Arun see Melanie eating in the kitchen in Chapter 25?

2. Who does not come to the table for dinner at the Patton house?

3. About what does Mrs. O'Henry ask Uma?

4. Why is Arun amazed that Mrs. Patton wants to go to the grocery store?

5. Where is Arun's father hoping Arun can continue his education?

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