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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "When Mr. Pirzada Came to Dine".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Shoba remind Shukumar that he has on Friday?
(a) Dissertation meeting.
(b) Dentist appointment.
(c) Annual check-up.
(d) Test review.

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

3. Mr. Pirzada's daughters' names all start with what letter?
(a) P.
(b) A.
(c) Z.
(d) D.

4. What do Lilia and Dora dress up as for Halloween?
(a) Wiches.
(b) Ghosts.
(c) Princesses.
(d) Pirates.

5. What does Shukumar make for dinner the first night the power is out?
(a) Steak.
(b) Chicken.
(c) Lamb.
(d) Fish.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lilia is unaware of national distinctions until she asks her father about setting a ________ for the Indian man.

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

3. What month does Shoba's mother come for a visit?

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

5. How long has Shukumar been in graduate school?

(see the answer key)

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