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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay 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) Vomits again.
(c) Hastily starts putting on her clothes.
(d) Asks Arun to read a poem to her.

2. What does Uma do that requires some boldness?
(a) Travels to the University to enroll.
(b) Calls Dr. Dutt.
(c) Starts packing her bags.
(d) Applies for a passport.

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

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

5. What does Mr. Patton not acknowledge?
(a) His son's opinions.
(b) Arun's opinions.
(c) Mrs. Patton's desire for a vegetarian lifestyle.
(d) The state of his family's mental health.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mama ascribe to Mrs. O'Henry's kindness?

2. What does Arun do when Melanie responds to seeing him in the woods?

3. What appealed to Arun about the idea of a room in a boarding house?

4. What almost physically repulses Arun on his next shopping trip with Mrs. Patton?

5. What are Mama and Papa's response to Dr. Dutt's inquiry?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mrs. Patton encourage Arun to cook?

2. What does Anamika's husband say about her death, and how do the neighbors contradict him?

3. How does Uma seem different from the other guests at Mrs. O’Henry’s?

4. Describe Arun's first encounter with Melanie Patton.

5. How does the cashier at the grocery store upset Mrs. Patton and what does she ask Arun concerning the situation?

6. How does Mrs. Patton feel about Arun being in her home?

7. What is Rod Patton like?

8. What does Melanie say in Chapter 25 about her mother's sunbathing?

9. How do Mama and Papa respond to Uma's outburst in Chapter 12?

10. What does Arun receive from Uma before he moves out of the Patton home?

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