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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In what room in the house does Shukumar work on his dissertation?
(a) The kitchen.
(b) The living room.
(c) The nursery.
(d) The bedroom.

3. What does Mrs. Das complain about as they drive around India?
(a) Air-conditioning.
(b) The food.
(c) Their hotel.
(d) The scenery.

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

5. What does Mr. Pirzada give Lilia for Halloween?
(a) A pumpkin.
(b) Mints.
(c) A purple lollipop.
(d) A flashlight.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How old is Mr. Kapasi?

4. Mr. Pirzada has a grant to study what?

5. Lilia's father wonders if she is learning about what in school?

(see the answer key)

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