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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 is the final secret Shukumar reveals to Shoba?
(a) He wants to move out.
(b) He cheated on a exam.
(c) The sex of their baby.
(d) He was unfaithful.

2. What did Lilia stop doing each night so as not to ruin her prayer for Mr. Pirzada's family?
(a) Washing her face.
(b) Saying goodnight.
(c) Sleeping in her bed.
(d) Brushing her teeth.

3. What is the name of Shoba and Shukumar's neighbors?
(a) Das.
(b) Bentley.
(c) Morris.
(d) Bradford.

4. How long ago did Shoba and Shukumar's baby die?
(a) Six months.
(b) Three weeks.
(c) Four years.
(d) Three months.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lilia tell Dora about Mr. Pirzada's daughters?

2. Lilia's father wonders if she is learning about what in school?

3. How old is Shoba?

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

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

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