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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 event had Shoba already planned for their baby?
(a) Rice ceremony.
(b) Naming ceremony.
(c) First birthday.
(d) Christening.

2. What does Mr. Pirzada give Lilia for Halloween?
(a) A pumpkin.
(b) A flashlight.
(c) Mints.
(d) A purple lollipop.

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

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

5. What is Lilia's father's occupation?
(a) Bank teller.
(b) Professor.
(c) Salesperson.
(d) Graduate student.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the subject of Shukumar's dissertation?

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

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

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

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