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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Mrs. Sen's".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what city does "A Real Durwan" take place?
(a) Calcutta.
(b) Boston.
(c) New York.
(d) Dacca.

2. What does Elliot notice by the door the first time he visits Mrs. Sen's apartment?
(a) Stacks of newspapers.
(b) Pairs of shoes.
(c) Bowl of candy.
(d) Bags of trash.

3. What makes Mrs. Sen happy?
(a) Flowers from her husband.
(b) Driving lessons.
(c) Fresh fish.
(d) Calls from India.

4. What does Mrs. Sen wear on her scalp to show she is married?
(a) One small jewel.
(b) Small chain of diamonds.
(c) Vermillion.
(d) Blood.

5. Mr. Pirzada has a grant to study what?
(a) Wars in India.
(b) American Revolution.
(c) Partition.
(d) New England foliage.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lilia treats the little candies Mr. Pirzada brings her like what?

2. What do Mrs. Sen and Elliot eat at the cafeteria the afternoon they spend exploring the university?

3. What is the name of Lilia's teacher?

4. What is the name of the Indian sun god that the Das family see statues of at the Sun Temple?

5. Lilia recalls events that occur in the fall of what year?

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