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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 3 - 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Uma give Ayah much of Uma's clothing?
(a) So Ayah will leave Uma alone.
(b) Uma wants Ayah to help her escape.
(c) Uma is the soul of generosity.
(d) Ayah blackmails Uma.

2. What does Papa do every day after work?
(a) Play cricket.
(b) Play tennis.
(c) Call his father.
(d) Visit the temple.

3. What does Uma say about having to take care of her new baby brother?
(a) She wishes it had been a baby girl.
(b) She loves everything about it.
(c) Her school work is suffering.
(d) She is bitter that another male is being coddled.

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

5. What does Uma spend her life doing?
(a) Plotting revenge.
(b) Searching for the perfect husband.
(c) Working at a floor loom.
(d) Being subservient to her parents' demands.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what religion does Mira-Masi tell stories to Uma and Aruna?

2. What do Uma and Aruna feel about their mother's pregnancy?

3. What do Mama and Papa do on occasional evenings at the club?

4. Where does Uma sneak off to one day?

5. What irritates Papa when they go to the park?

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