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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 12 - 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what does Mother Agnes want Uma's assistance?
(a) The Christmas play.
(b) The Christmas bazaar.
(c) Nothing.
(d) The nursery school.

2. Why does Uma seldom have privacy anymore by Chapter 4?
(a) Her brother bothers her constantly to play with him.
(b) Her parents seldom leave the house.
(c) Her mother has two more children.
(d) Her sister is still at home and unmarried and looks to Uma for companionship.

3. When does Uma hear human voices at the Ashram?
(a) At meals.
(b) During morning and evening prayers.
(c) Never.
(d) All the time.

4. What does the prospective groom's father say that makes Mama want to arrange the marriage with that family?
(a) That the bride would live in a fine new home.
(b) That the groom has an available younger brother for Aruna.
(c) That the groom is attending school in the U.S.
(d) That the bride would have a servant.

5. What is the implication of Mama's illness for Uma?
(a) She will have to stay home to care for Mama.
(b) If Mama dies, Uma will have to run the household.
(c) Uma will have to return from England if her mama dies.
(d) Nothing, as Uma already does everything.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Papa come to where Uma is staying after she is married?

2. What does Uma say the atmosphere at the Ashram is like?

3. What do Anamika's neighbors say is the cause of Anamika's death?

4. What does Uma do when she reaches her breaking point with her parents in Chapter 12?

5. What word does Uma say defines her brother's childhood?

(see the answer key)

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