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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. Who convinces Uma to return home from the ashram?
(a) Arun.
(b) She decides to do so on her own.
(c) Mira-Masi.
(d) Ramu.

2. With whom does the man interested in marrying Uma live?
(a) His children.
(b) He lives alone.
(c) His extended family.
(d) His ex-wife's family.

3. Why does Aruna gently chide Uma in Chapter 8?
(a) For doing everything her parents demand of her.
(b) To get her to improve her appearance and behavior.
(c) For refusing a marriage of a man who is ten years younger.
(d) For wanting to be around the Western missionaries.

4. Why does the prospective groom's family not offer a reciprocal invitation to Uma and her Mama?
(a) The groom is interested in Aruna, not Uma.
(b) The groom is very ill.
(c) The groom was killed in a motor scooter accident.
(d) The groom's father has died.

5. How does Uma feel in comparison to Aruna?
(a) Awkward and dowdy.
(b) Outgoing.
(c) Intellectually superior.
(d) Graceful.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do female relatives send pictures to Mama and Papa?

2. What is unfortunate for Aruna when she becomes of marriageable age?

3. What does Mrs. Joshi say about the groom's family?

4. What does Papa do professionally?

5. Where does Uma accompany Mira-Masi when the old woman visits?

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