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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) 46.
(b) 27.
(c) 32.
(d) 28.

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

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

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

5. What American television show does Mr. Kapasi refer to?
(a) Friends.
(b) CSI.
(c) Seinfeld.
(d) Dallas.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has Shukumar been in graduate school?

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

3. What does Mrs. Das do in the car as her family drives through In India?

4. What game do Mr. Pirzada and Lilia's parents play each night?

5. How soon is the baby due when Shukumar goes to an academic conference?

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