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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Melanie do when she sees Arun walk up to her in the woods?
(a) Hands the cat to Arun.
(b) Hastily starts putting on her clothes.
(c) Vomits again.
(d) Asks Arun to read a poem to her.

2. Why does receiving an aerogramme from Papa irritate Arun?
(a) Arun does not find it irritating.
(b) He feels Papa is monitoring him all the way from India.
(c) Other students make fun of his Papa's involvement in Arun's life.
(d) He thinks Papa does not trust him to find his own way.

3. Around what does Rod Patton's life revolve?
(a) Sports.
(b) Camping and hiking.
(c) Girls.
(d) Technology.

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

5. Why is Arun moving to the Patton home?
(a) He is staying with them for summer break.
(b) It will be cheaper than staying in the dorm.
(c) He is dating one of the Patton girls.
(d) He wants to experience American life more authentically.

6. What does Arun give Mrs. Patton as a parting gift?
(a) The shawl and tea.
(b) A vegetarian cookbook.
(c) Nothing.
(d) A book on meditation.

7. What does Arun begin to do in order to be more like Americans?
(a) Jog.
(b) Watch telelvision.
(c) Play basketball.
(d) Play video games.

8. With what does Mother Agnes want Uma's assistance?
(a) Nothing.
(b) The Christmas play.
(c) The Christmas bazaar.
(d) The nursery school.

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 gross abundance of food.
(c) The way Mr. and Mrs. Patton fight.
(d) he way Rod seems to live on the fringe of the family.

10. What is the result of Arun's cooking venture?
(a) The entire family wants to become vegetarian.
(b) The food is not good.
(c) Arun is embarrassed.
(d) Mrs. Patton is amused.

11. Why does Mr. Patton appear annoyed after he brings the meat in from the grill?
(a) Because Mrs. Patton tells him Arun is a vegetarian.
(b) Because Mrs. Patton criticizes his grilling effort.
(c) Because the dog grabbed one of the hamburgers.
(d) Because Melanie is still trying to catch the dog.

12. What word does Uma say defines her brother's childhood?
(a) Religion.
(b) Freedom.
(c) Party.
(d) Education.

13. How does Arun feel when he goes with Mrs. Patton to the grocery store?
(a) Irritated that she drags him along.
(b) Awe and disgust.
(c) Intimidated by all of the choices.
(d) Uncomfortable.

14. What does Dr. Dutt say is wrong with Uma's mother?
(a) She has Leukemia.
(b) She needs hip replacement surgery.
(c) She has breast cancer.
(d) She needs a hysterectomy.

15. What does Melanie eat after leaving the meal Arun cooks?
(a) Half a jar of peanut butter.
(b) Hershey bars.
(c) Chocolate chip cookies.
(d) A package of Oreo cookies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Arun and Mrs. Patton have in common?

2. Why is Arun amazed that Mrs. Patton wants to go to the grocery store?

3. What about Mrs. Patton's behavior bothers Arun?

4. What is Mr. Patton doing as Arun arrives at the home?

5. What does Uma do that astonishes Papa in Chapter 12?

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