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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Uma drink when out to dinner?
(a) Wine.
(b) Tea.
(c) Just water.
(d) Shandys.

2. What disappoints Papa about Arun as Arun gets older?
(a) Arun will not eat meat.
(b) Arun is interested in law.
(c) Arun does not view his father as infallible.
(d) Arun believes females are the equal of males.

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

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

5. Where is Arun at the opening of the novel?
(a) In Italy.
(b) In India.
(c) In the United States.
(d) In England.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Papa do professionally?

2. Why does Uma's world suddenly brighten one day in Chapter 5?

3. What decision do Uma's parents make that displeases her?

4. Why do Mama and Papa not approve of what has happened at the opening to Chapter 5?

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

(see the answer key)

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