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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's parents were born where?
(a) Cambridge.
(b) Bombay.
(c) Calcutta.
(d) Bengal.

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

3. What month does Shoba's mother come for a visit?
(a) September.
(b) October.
(c) December.
(d) November.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In which month does Mr. Pirzada return to Pakistan?

2. What is the date when Shoba checks the wall calendar, the day they get the electricity shut-off notice?

3. What is Lilia's father's occupation?

4. What is the final secret Shukumar reveals to Shoba?

5. What does Mr. Pirzada do each time he enters the home of Lilia's family?

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