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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 18 - 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what was it Papa's job to prepare Arun?
(a) To know his superiority to females.
(b) To take care of his sisters.
(c) Marriage.
(d) The world of business.

2. To what kind of life do Uma and Arun resign themselves?
(a) Comfort and boredom.
(b) Subservience.
(c) Religious.
(d) Intellectual stimulation but strict.

3. Where is Uma left when her new husband leaves for work?
(a) With his brother's in-laws.
(b) With his children from his previous marriage.
(c) Alone in a flat.
(d) With his mother and other female family members.

4. What does Arun like about staying at the Patton home?
(a) Mrs. Patton's mothering of him.
(b) Privacy.
(c) Interaction with the family.
(d) The huge library within walking distance.

5. Why is Papa so angry when the arranged marriage for Uma falls through?
(a) The groom has said things to sully Uma's reputation.
(b) The groom's family spent the dowry.
(c) Uma will never be able to marry now.
(d) There is not actually a son in the family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dr. Dutt want of Uma?

2. What is the implication of Mama's illness for Uma?

3. What does Papa do professionally?

4. What does Papa do every day after work?

5. To what does Mrs. O'Henry invite Uma in Chapter 10?

(see the answer key)

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