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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 18 - 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Papa come to where Uma is staying after she is married?
(a) To let her know that Aruna has died.
(b) To fetch Uma home.
(c) To bring Uma her belongings.
(d) To make certain Uma is being treated well.

2. About what is Uma's Papa outraged after she is married?
(a) Uma's husband has another wife and children.
(b) Uma's husband is asking for more dowry.
(c) Aruna was killed by an insane person who is let out of an asylum.
(d) Uma is not willing to live with her new husband's family.

3. Why do Mama and Papa travel to the city after reading the newspaper?
(a) To check out a possible suitor for Aruna.
(b) To check out a possible suitor for Uma.
(c) To invest their money.
(d) To see a medical specialist.

4. Who often give Uma something to add to her collection?
(a) Mira-Masi.
(b) Mrs. O'Henry.
(c) Arun sends things from the United States.
(d) Sister Peacock.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How much time does Papa allow for Arun to exercise?

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

3. Where does Mira-Masi go to live?

4. Where does Arun work?

5. What is the result of the birth of Arun on Mama's position in the community?

(see the answer key)

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