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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Uma collect?
(a) Dolls.
(b) Stamps.
(c) Coins.
(d) Christmas cards.

3. Why does Uma's world suddenly brighten one day in Chapter 5?
(a) Uma's Papa says she may travel and visit Arun in the United States.
(b) Her cousin Ramu arrives.
(c) Mira-Masi wants Uma to travel with her.
(d) Aruna becomes engaged.

4. Why do female relatives send pictures to Mama and Papa?
(a) To start searching for a husband for Aruna.
(b) They are not sending pictures as Uma refuses marriage.
(c) To start searching for a wife for Arun.
(d) To start searching for a husband for Uma.

5. How old is Uma at the opening to Chapter 3?
(a) 15.
(b) 20.
(c) 80.
(d) 45.

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

7. What does Uma drink when out to dinner?
(a) Just water.
(b) Shandys.
(c) Wine.
(d) Tea.

8. What is Uma's response when the man interested in marrying her arrives at her house?
(a) Interest.
(b) Horror.
(c) Repulsion.
(d) Joy.

9. Who does Uma call when her parents are out in Chapter 9?
(a) Arun.
(b) Mrs. O'Henry.
(c) Aruna.
(d) Mira-Masi.

10. Why are Mama and Papa angry when Uma returns home after dinner out with a relative?
(a) She is tipsy.
(b) She is very late.
(c) She talks back to her parents.
(d) She tells her parents she was with a man.

11. How often does Aruna bring her children to visit her parents and Uma?
(a) Seldom.
(b) Once a month.
(c) Every other weekend.
(d) Most Saturdays.

12. What is the result of the birth of Arun on Mama's position in the community?
(a) It is elevated.
(b) It stays the same.
(c) It is more stable.
(d) It is more complex.

13. Why does Uma give Ayah much of Uma's clothing?
(a) Uma wants Ayah to help her escape.
(b) Ayah blackmails Uma.
(c) Uma is the soul of generosity.
(d) So Ayah will leave Uma alone.

14. Where have Mama and Papa gone at the opening to this Chapter 9?
(a) To play cards.
(b) To dinner with Papa's brother.
(c) To the temple.
(d) To a musical recital.

15. How does Mira-Masi explain the two failed attempts at marriage for Uma?
(a) Fate.
(b) Uma is called to a higher purpose.
(c) Uma created the situation herself.
(d) The men were not worthy of Uma.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what kind of life do Uma and Arun resign themselves?

2. What do most people say when Mama approaches them about marriage for Uma?

3. What happens to the dowry Papa gives a suitor for Uma?

4. Why does Anamika suffer a miscarriage?

5. How does Mama feel about the trip they make with Aruna’s in-laws?

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