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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The Treatment of Bibi Haldar".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Bibi get very worked up about finding?
(a) A husband.
(b) A home.
(c) A friend.
(d) A job.

5. What is Boori Ma's main job at the building where she lives?
(a) Cleaning the bedding.
(b) Cooking the food.
(c) Washing the toilets.
(d) Sweeping the stairs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Because of the war with India Mr. Pirzada does not hear from his family for how many months?

2. Where is the Das family from?

3. What does Mr. Pirzada give Lilia for Halloween?

4. What did Haldar do to "help" Bibi find a husband?

5. How long has Mr. Kapasi been a tour guide?

(see the answer key)

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