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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. What about Mrs. Patton's behavior bothers Arun?
(a) Her telling him why she is unhappy with Mr. Patton.
(b) Her flirtatious manner.
(c) Her trying to get him to agree with her in front of her husband.
(d) Her callous disregard for Melanie's well-being.

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

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

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

5. Where is Melanie when Arun leaves the Patton household at the end of the book?
(a) At the movies with Rod.
(b) Locked in her bedroom.
(c) In an institution for those with eating disorders.
(d) Out with her boyfriend.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Arun moving to the Patton home?

2. What does Arun offer to do before and after his job?

3. In Chapter 11, what does Mrs. Joshi encourage Uma to consider doing?

4. What does Arun find when he tires of the water and swims ashore?

5. What word does Uma say defines her brother's childhood?

Short Essay Questions

1. To what does Mrs. O'Henry invite Uma, and what do her parents feel about the event?

2. How does Arun feel when he finds Mrs. Patton sunbathing one day?

3. What is Rod Patton like?

4. What does Mrs. Patton say upon hearing that Arun is a vegetarian?

5. What does Mrs. Joshi suggest that Uma consider, and what are Uma's thoughts about it?

6. What does Uma say about Mira-Masi?

7. What is Arun's reaction to his first trip to the grocery store with Mrs. Patton?

8. Describe Arun's first encounter with Melanie Patton.

9. What does Arun discover when he takes a walk into the woods?

10. What does Arun try to get the courage to tell Mrs. Patton?

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