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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What annoys Mr. Patton about Rod and Melanie?
(a) That they have told Arun some family secrets.
(b) That they have decided to become vegetarian also.
(c) That they do not want to go on summer vacation.
(d) That they do not do any chores around the house.
2. What was difficult for Arun during his first year at school?
(a) The lack of letters from home.
(b) The lack of friends.
(c) The lack of privacy.
(d) Understanding American slang.
3. Why is Arun moving to the Patton home?
(a) It will be cheaper than staying in the dorm.
(b) He wants to experience American life more authentically.
(c) He is staying with them for summer break.
(d) He is dating one of the Patton girls.
4. What does Mama ascribe to Mrs. O'Henry's kindness?
(a) That Mrs. O'Henry is condescending of Uma.
(b) Pity on Mrs. O'Henry's part.
(c) Snobbishnes.
(d) An ulterior motive.
5. Where does Arun work?
(a) A fast food joint.
(b) The library.
(c) The library.
(d) An Indian grocery.
6. How do the other guests act about the food Mrs. O'Henry serves?
(a) Horrified.
(b) Cautious.
(c) Disdainful.
(d) Enthusiastic.
7. What does Arun notice as he escapes the Patton's arguing?
(a) Rod has snuck a puppy into his bedroom.
(b) The television is blaring and no one is in the family room.
(c) Melanie is vomiting in the bathroom again.
(d) Melanie has snuck a boy into her room.
8. Why does Arun jump into the water and lands in a belly flop?
(a) He is showing off for Melanie.
(b) He doesn't know how to drive.
(c) A bee is chasing him and he is trying to get away.
(d) He is shocked because Mrs. Patton removes all her clothes.
9. About what does Arun wonder if he and Melanie have the same reaction?
(a) The way Mr. and Mrs. Patton ignore Melanie's problem.
(b) The way Mr. and Mrs. Patton fight.
(c) he way Rod seems to live on the fringe of the family.
(d) The gross abundance of food.
10. Why is dinner at the Patton home uncomfortable for Arun?
(a) Mr. Patton and Rod argue the entire time.
(b) The dog kept licking his hand.
(c) Mr. Patton and Melanie argue the entire time.
(d) Mr. Patton is sullen.
11. Around what does Rod Patton's life revolve?
(a) Girls.
(b) Sports.
(c) Technology.
(d) Camping and hiking.
12. What does Arun try to gain courage to do?
(a) Mention Melanie's eating disorder to Mrs. Patton.
(b) Tell Melanie he will help her.
(c) Tell the Pattons he is moving into his own apartment.
(d) Tell Mr. Patton that the daily meat grilling is sickening.
13. What word does Uma say defines her brother's childhood?
(a) Religion.
(b) Education.
(c) Freedom.
(d) Party.
14. To what does Arun contrast his life at the Patton household?
(a) To the quiet of his life growing up.
(b) To the lack of expectations at the Patton household.
(c) To the noisy, cluttered life he shared with him family in India.
(d) To some of the sitcoms he watches on television.
15. How does Arun feel when he goes with Mrs. Patton to the grocery store?
(a) Intimidated by all of the choices.
(b) Awe and disgust.
(c) Irritated that she drags him along.
(d) Uncomfortable.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is Melanie eating when Arun first sees her?
2. Of what is Rod aware concerning Melanie?
3. What does Papa write to Arun about Mrs. Patton?
4. Who does not come to the table for dinner at the Patton house?
5. What has Mrs. Patton not been able to overcome?
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