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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Sexy".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Mr. Kapasi?
(a) 36.
(b) 46.
(c) 52.
(d) 48.

2. When the building improvements began, where did Boori Ma have to sleep?
(a) In the stairwell.
(b) In the alley.
(c) Under the letter boxes.
(d) On the roof.

3. What is Shoba's occupation in "A Temporary Matter"?
(a) Accountant.
(b) Textbook editor.
(c) Graduate student.
(d) Tour guide.

4. How old is Mrs. Das?
(a) 28.
(b) 32.
(c) 46.
(d) 27.

5. When did Mr. and Mrs. Das meet?
(a) Arranged marriage.
(b) High school.
(c) College.
(d) Childhood.

Short Answer Questions

1. Shoba thought the poem Shukumar published was what?

2. Where is the academic conference Shukumar attends when Shoba is pregnant?

3. What is on the front of Mrs. Das' shirt that keeps attracting Mr. Kapasi's eyes?

4. What does Mr. Das do for a living?

5. Lilia's parents were born where?

(see the answer key)

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