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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What game do Mr. Pirzada and Lilia's parents play each night?
(a) Checkers.
(b) Scrabble.
(c) Monopoly.
(d) Backgammon.

3. What was the name of the friend who drove Shoba to the hospital?
(a) Twinkle.
(b) Gillian.
(c) Laxmi.
(d) Tina.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Pirzada do each time he enters the home of Lilia's family?

2. What is the name of Mr. and Mrs. Das' daughter?

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

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

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

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