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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Dr. Dutt say is wrong with Uma's mother?
(a) She needs hip replacement surgery.
(b) She has Leukemia.
(c) She has breast cancer.
(d) She needs a hysterectomy.

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

5. What does Mrs. Patton decide to do to help Arun feel comfortable?
(a) Take him with her to visit friends.
(b) Include him in all the family outings.
(c) Try to prepare meals with his native foods.
(d) Give him lots of privacy.

6. What was Arun expected to do every night after school?
(a) Study with his tutors.
(b) Tutor his sisters.
(c) Get physically fit.
(d) Help his father in his law office.

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

8. What does Melanie vehemently refuse the next morning?
(a) To take Rod with her to a party that night.
(b) Scrambled eggs.
(c) A ride to school.
(d) To ride the school bus because her car is broken.

9. What does Arun have difficulty comprehending?
(a) Why Americans value pets so much.
(b) The way Melanie's boyfriend treats her.
(c) Why Mrs. Patton refuses to see the truth about Melanie.
(d) Melanie's angst.

10. 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.

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

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

13. What does Uma do that requires some boldness?
(a) Travels to the University to enroll.
(b) Calls Dr. Dutt.
(c) Starts packing her bags.
(d) Applies for a passport.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Arun go with Mrs. Patton and Melanie even though he does not want to do so?

2. What does Dr. Dutt want of Uma?

3. What does Arun do when Melanie responds to seeing him in the woods?

4. What appealed to Arun about the idea of a room in a boarding house?

5. Where does Mira-Masi go to live?

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