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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mr. Pirzada is from what city in Pakistan?
(a) Dacca.
(b) Quetta.
(c) Islamabad.
(d) Karachi.

2. What is the name of the Indian sun god that the Das family see statues of at the Sun Temple?
(a) Suez.
(b) Suri.
(c) Surya.
(d) Savatar.

3. How does Mrs. Das comfort Bobby after the monkey attack?
(a) Promises to protect him always.
(b) Soothing words.
(c) Brushes his hair.
(d) Hugs him.

4. Lilia is unaware of national distinctions until she asks her father about setting a ________ for the Indian man.
(a) Plate.
(b) Glass.
(c) Spoon.
(d) Fork.

5. What does Lilia tell Dora about Mr. Pirzada's daughters?
(a) They are pretty.
(b) They are brats.
(c) They are dead.
(d) They are missing.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of Lilia's teacher?

3. Shoba and Shukumar are married young Indians living in what city?

4. Where is the Das family from?

5. How long has Shukumar been in graduate school?

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