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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "A Real Durwan".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Mrs. Dalal promise to bring Boori Ma from her trip?
(a) A picture.
(b) A new sari.
(c) A blanket.
(d) A trinket.

2. Lilia's father explains to her that the British gave independence to India in what year?
(a) 1947.
(b) 1942.
(c) 1971.
(d) 1955.

3. Where did Shoba and Shukumar meet?
(a) Poetry recital.
(b) Book Store.
(c) Hotel bar.
(d) Portuguese resturant.

4. In which month does Mr. Pirzada return to Pakistan?
(a) January.
(b) September.
(c) December.
(d) October.

5. How long has Shukumar been in graduate school?
(a) Four years.
(b) Two years.
(c) Seven years.
(d) Six years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ronny Das want to give the goat he sees from the car window in "Interpreter of Maladies?"

2. What American television show does Mr. Kapasi refer to?

3. What is the date when Shoba checks the wall calendar, the day they get the electricity shut-off notice?

4. How does Mrs. Das comfort Bobby after the monkey attack?

5. How old is Lilia during the events of her story?

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