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

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

3. Why does Arun go with Mrs. Patton and Melanie even though he does not want to do so?
(a) He wants to get out of the way of Mr. Patton, who is angry.
(b) He cannot think of a reasonable excuse.
(c) He hopes to be a good influence on Melanie.
(d) He feels pity for Mrs. Patton.

4. What do Anamika's neighbors say is the cause of Anamika's death?
(a) Accident.
(b) Suicide.
(c) Murder.
(d) Grief.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What annoys Mr. Patton about Rod and Melanie?

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

3. Why does Arun jump into the water and lands in a belly flop?

4. What does Arun receive before he leaves for the dormitory?

5. What does Papa write to Arun about Mrs. Patton?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Arun begin doing and why?

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

3. How do Mama and Papa respond to Uma's outburst in Chapter 12?

4. What does Uma say about Mira-Masi?

5. How does the cashier at the grocery store upset Mrs. Patton and what does she ask Arun concerning the situation?

6. Why does Arun go with Mrs. Patton and Melanie to the swim hole even though he does not wish to do so?

7. How has Mrs. Patton changed over the course of the summer?

8. What does Mrs. Patton encourage Arun to cook?

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

10. What does Anamika's husband say about her death, and how do the neighbors contradict him?

(see the answer keys)

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