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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 recalls events that occur in the fall of what year?
(a) 1972.
(b) 1979.
(c) 1976.
(d) 1971.

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

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

4. How old is Lilia during the events of her story?
(a) Thirteen years old.
(b) Nine years old.
(c) Ten years old.
(d) Twelve years old.

5. What is the date when Shoba checks the wall calendar, the day they get the electricity shut-off notice?
(a) March 19.
(b) May 29.
(c) April 19.
(d) June 29.

Short Answer Questions

1. How soon is the baby due when Shukumar goes to an academic conference?

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

3. What kind of box does Lilia keep beside her bed?

4. What did Lilia stop doing each night so as not to ruin her prayer for Mr. Pirzada's family?

5. Mr. Pirzada's daughters' names all start with what letter?

(see the answer key)

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