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

2. In what room in the house does Shukumar work on his dissertation?
(a) The living room.
(b) The bedroom.
(c) The nursery.
(d) The kitchen.

3. Shoba and Shukumar are married young Indians living in what city?
(a) Boston.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) New York City.
(d) Baltimore.

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

5. What game do Mr. Pirzada and Lilia's parents play each night?
(a) Scrabble.
(b) Backgammon.
(c) Monopoly.
(d) Checkers.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Shoba?

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

3. How long has Shukumar been in graduate school?

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

5. Lilia treats the little candies Mr. Pirzada brings her like what?

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