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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. Lilia treats the little candies Mr. Pirzada brings her like what?
(a) Pets.
(b) Threats.
(c) Weapons.
(d) Jewels.

2. What is Lilia's mother's occupation?
(a) Bank teller.
(b) Professor.
(c) Homemaker.
(d) Salesperson.

3. How old is Shoba?
(a) 35.
(b) 33.
(c) 28.
(d) 25.

4. Because of the war with India Mr. Pirzada does not hear from his family for how many months?
(a) Seven.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Six.
(d) Nine.

5. Where is the academic conference Shukumar attends when Shoba is pregnant?
(a) Baltimore.
(b) New York City.
(c) Boston.
(d) Los Angeles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the friend who drove Shoba to the hospital?

2. Lilia's father explains to her that the British gave independence to India in what year?

3. How old is Shukumar?

4. Lilia recalls events that occur in the fall of what year?

5. In what room in the house does Shukumar work on his dissertation?

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