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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. What does Papa write to Arun about Mrs. Patton?
(a) She is willing to let Arun live there for the summer.
(b) She will help Arun get his driver's license.
(c) She will do Arun's laundry.
(d) She will tutor Arun in English literature.

2. What does Mama ascribe to Mrs. O'Henry's kindness?
(a) That Mrs. O'Henry is condescending of Uma.
(b) An ulterior motive.
(c) Snobbishnes.
(d) Pity on Mrs. O'Henry's part.

3. What does Uma do when she reaches her breaking point with her parents in Chapter 12?
(a) Curses her mama.
(b) Leaves home.
(c) Locks herself in her room.
(d) Refuses to attend to one more task.

4. What does Mrs. O'Henry give Uma?
(a) Some books.
(b) Some clothing from her older daughter.
(c) Some Christmas cards.
(d) A Bible.

5. How does Papa act once he gets home from the hospital after Mama delivers a baby boy?
(a) As if nothing had happened.
(b) Exuberant.
(c) Anxious about finances.
(d) Despondent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two countries are the settings for “Fasting, Feasting”?

2. Where does Uma sneak off to one day?

3. When does Mira-Masi occasionally appear at Uma's home?

4. About what is Uma's Papa outraged after she is married?

5. Who often give Uma something to add to her collection?

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