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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 10 - 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Uma go to dinner with a relative?
(a) The Prasidor.
(b) The Ritz.
(c) At a bachelor's home.
(d) Carlton Hotel.

2. What does Papa do professionally?
(a) Retires from his law practice.
(b) Begins winning famous trials.
(c) Becomes involved in politics.
(d) Becomes a judge.

3. How do the other guests act about the food Mrs. O'Henry serves?
(a) Cautious.
(b) Disdainful.
(c) Horrified.
(d) Enthusiastic.

4. Why do some of the pilgrims strike Uma on the back?
(a) To gain luck.
(b) To bring her out of the trance.
(c) To send her more deeply into the trance.
(d) To loosen Uma's soul.

5. Who is Arvind?
(a) The man Aruna decides to marry.
(b) Arun's best friend.
(c) Papa's brother.
(d) Uma's cousin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the dowry Papa gives a suitor for Uma?

2. Why do Mama and Papa travel to the city after reading the newspaper?

3. Where is Arun's father hoping Arun can continue his education?

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

5. When does Uma hear human voices at the Ashram?

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