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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mira-Masi explain the two failed attempts at marriage for Uma?
(a) Uma is called to a higher purpose.
(b) Fate.
(c) The men were not worthy of Uma.
(d) Uma created the situation herself.

2. What is the disposition of the man interested in marrying Uma?
(a) Deliberate.
(b) Cheerful.
(c) Sour.
(d) Morose.

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

4. What happens about Uma's marriage?
(a) Uma remains married but lives at the convent.
(b) Uma remains married but lives with her parents.
(c) It is not said what happens about her marriage.
(d) It is annulled.

5. Why does Uma's world suddenly brighten one day in Chapter 5?
(a) Mira-Masi wants Uma to travel with her.
(b) Her cousin Ramu arrives.
(c) Aruna becomes engaged.
(d) Uma's Papa says she may travel and visit Arun in the United States.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the prospective groom's family not offer a reciprocal invitation to Uma and her Mama?

2. How old is Uma at the opening to Chapter 3?

3. Around what does Mama build her life?

4. What does the prospective groom's father say that makes Mama want to arrange the marriage with that family?

5. When does Uma almost drown?

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