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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Because of the war with India Mr. Pirzada does not hear from his family for how many months?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Nine.
(c) Seven.
(d) Six.

2. What is Lilia's mother's occupation?
(a) Salesperson.
(b) Bank teller.
(c) Homemaker.
(d) Professor.

3. What does Mrs. Das do in the car as her family drives through In India?
(a) Looks out the window.
(b) Paints her nails.
(c) Sings to the children.
(d) Reads the guide book.

4. What does Mr. Das do for a living?
(a) Graduate student.
(b) Science teacher.
(c) Museum guide.
(d) Professor.

5. Where is the Das family from?
(a) New Jersey.
(b) New Hampshire.
(c) New York.
(d) India.

6. What do the excited Das children see from the car as they drive through India?
(a) Dogs.
(b) Monkeys.
(c) Elephants.
(d) Cows.

7. Mr. Pirzada's daughters' names all start with what letter?
(a) P.
(b) Z.
(c) D.
(d) A.

8. Lilia treats the little candies Mr. Pirzada brings her like what?
(a) Pets.
(b) Threats.
(c) Weapons.
(d) Jewels.

9. How long has Mr. Kapasi been a tour guide?
(a) Ten years.
(b) Twelve years.
(c) Seven years.
(d) Five years.

10. Where did Shukumar grow up?
(a) New Hampshire.
(b) Rhode Island.
(c) Boston.
(d) India.

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

12. How old is Boori Ma?
(a) 72.
(b) 64.
(c) 46.
(d) 33.

13. How many daughters does Mr. Pirzada have?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Nine.
(d) Seven.

14. What is the subject of Shukumar's dissertation?
(a) The India-Pakistan War.
(b) Farm policy in Inida.
(c) Agrarian revolts in Inida.
(d) The American Revolution.

15. What is the final secret Shoba reveals to Shukumar?
(a) She wants to move out.
(b) She was unfaithful.
(c) The sex of their baby.
(d) She hates him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Mr. Pirzada give Lilia for Halloween?

3. How long does Mr. Kapasi calculate it will be before he receives mail from Mrs. Das?

4. What language does Mr. Kapasi translate for the doctor he works with?

5. In what city does "A Real Durwan" take place?

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