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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. Where does Mira-Masi go to live?
(a) She decides to stay near Uma's family.
(b) A temple in the Himalayas.
(c) Back to her family's roots in a tiny town near Pakistan.
(d) An Ashram in southern India.

2. What has Mrs. Patton not been able to overcome?
(a) Her dislike of American culture.
(b) Her desire to stay at an Ashram for an extended time.
(c) Her family's wish to eat meat.
(d) Her feelings of inferiority.

3. Where does Mrs. Patton invite Arun to accompany her and Melanie?
(a) The movie theater.
(b) The outdoor rock concert.
(c) The park.
(d) The swimming hole.

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

5. What does Mrs. O'Henry give Uma?
(a) A Bible.
(b) Some books.
(c) Some Christmas cards.
(d) Some clothing from her older daughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does not come to the table for dinner at the Patton house?

2. What does Arun notice as he escapes the Patton's arguing?

3. What is Melanie eating when Arun first sees her?

4. How do Mama and Papa feel about Uma’s invitation from Mrs. O'Henry?

5. How does Mrs. Patton confront Melanie's refusal?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. How does Mrs. Patton feel about Arun being in her home?

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

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

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

10. What does Dr. Dutt want when she comes one day to visit?

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