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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Arun's father hoping Arun can continue his education?
(a) France.
(b) Englad.
(c) Calcutta University.
(d) The United States.

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

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

4. What does Arun give Mrs. Patton as a parting gift?
(a) The shawl and tea.
(b) A book on meditation.
(c) Nothing.
(d) A vegetarian cookbook.

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

6. How do Mama and Papa feel about Uma’s invitation from Mrs. O'Henry?
(a) They are gratified that some of the foreigners take an interest in Uma.
(b) They fear the shower will depress Uma.
(c) They fear Uma will believe the West is better than India.
(d) They think coffee parties are silly and unnecessary.

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

8. What does Uma notice about Mira-Masi?
(a) Mira-Masi's arguments with Papa are lessening in intensity.
(b) Mira-Masi is much more argumentative than usual.
(c) Mira-Masi reaches out more and more to Uma.
(d) Mira-Masi's vitality seems to be declining.

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

10. How does Mrs. Patton confront Melanie's refusal?
(a) Mrs. Patton does nothing.
(b) Mrs. Patton slaps Melanie.
(c) Mrs. Patton calls the principal of the school Melanie attends.
(d) Mrs. Patton calls the psychiatrist.

11. Why is dinner at the Patton home uncomfortable for Arun?
(a) The dog kept licking his hand.
(b) Mr. Patton is sullen.
(c) Mr. Patton and Rod argue the entire time.
(d) Mr. Patton and Melanie argue the entire time.

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

13. Who is Mali?
(a) Mira-Masi's attendant.
(b) Mira-Masi's sister.
(c) Uma's friend who lives down the street
(d) Uma's family's domestic help

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

15. Who does not come to the table for dinner at the Patton house?
(a) Susie.
(b) Rod.
(c) Melanie and Susie.
(d) Melanie and Rod.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mama say when she pounds on Uma's door in Chapter 12?

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

3. What was difficult for Arun during his first year at school?

4. How much time does Papa allow for Arun to exercise?

5. What does Dr. Dutt want of Uma?

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