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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 26 - 27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Patton want Arun to teach her?
(a) How to cook his favorite foods.
(b) The history of India.
(c) How to meditate.
(d) The basics of the Hindi religion.

2. What decision do Uma's parents make that displeases her?
(a) Uma must marry a young man she despises.
(b) Uma has to stay in India instead of going to the United States for school.
(c) Uma will not return to the convent school.
(d) Uma will go to boarding school in the fall.

3. Why is dinner at the Patton home uncomfortable for Arun?
(a) Mr. Patton is sullen.
(b) The dog kept licking his hand.
(c) Mr. Patton and Melanie argue the entire time.
(d) Mr. Patton and Rod argue the entire time.

4. Why do some of the pilgrims strike Uma on the back?
(a) To gain luck.
(b) To loosen Uma's soul.
(c) To bring her out of the trance.
(d) To send her more deeply into the trance.

5. What are Rod and father doing when Arun gets to the house after declining Rod's invitation?
(a) Watching sports on television.
(b) Playing catch with the baseball.
(c) Throwing the football.
(d) Arguing.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Papa demand at his meals?

3. What happens about Uma's marriage?

4. What does Arun receive before he leaves for the dormitory?

5. What does Arun notice as he escapes the Patton's arguing?

(see the answer key)

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