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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mira-Masi explain the two failed attempts at marriage for Uma?
(a) Uma is called to a higher purpose.
(b) The men were not worthy of Uma.
(c) Fate.
(d) Uma created the situation herself.

2. Where is Arun at the opening of the novel?
(a) In Italy.
(b) In England.
(c) In the United States.
(d) In India.

3. What happens with Mira-Masi when she leaves Mama and Papa's home to go to the ashram?
(a) She visits Ramu.
(b) She goes into a hospital.
(c) She and Uma get stuck on a plane on the way to England.
(d) She rallies health-wise.

4. What is Papa's vocation?
(a) Policeman.
(b) Baker.
(c) Lawer.
(d) Merchant.

5. What does Mama tell Uma she must say to a man who comes to see her?
(a) That Uma volunteers at the local school.
(b) That Arun made the treats.
(c) That Uma made the treats that are being served.
(d) That Uma knows how to run a large household.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who often give Uma something to add to her collection?

2. How old is Uma at the opening to Chapter 3?

3. How often does Aruna bring her children to visit her parents and Uma?

4. What does Uma notice about Aruna in Chapter 8?

5. Around what does Mama build her life?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Aruna feel about Uma's lack of marriage prospects?

2. How is Anamika's life after her marriage?

3. What is the atmosphere like at the Ashram that Mira-Masi and Uma travel to, and how does Uma feel about it?

4. Why do Mama and Papa not approve of Ramu?

5. What does Mama do each day to prepare Papa for the day?

6. How does Uma compare herself to Aruna?

7. How does Uma and her family learn that the prospective groom is not interested in Uma?

8. When does Uma realize what she has lost in leaving the ashram?

9. How does Mother Agnes respond to Uma's pleas?

10. Who does Uma call in Chapter 9, and what is the outcome?

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