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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Interpreter of Maladies".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which month does Mr. Pirzada return to Pakistan?
(a) September.
(b) October.
(c) December.
(d) January.

2. What is the name of the Indian sun god that the Das family see statues of at the Sun Temple?
(a) Surya.
(b) Suri.
(c) Suez.
(d) Savatar.

3. What is Shoba's occupation in "A Temporary Matter"?
(a) Accountant.
(b) Tour guide.
(c) Graduate student.
(d) Textbook editor.

4. What does Lilia tell Dora about Mr. Pirzada's daughters?
(a) They are dead.
(b) They are pretty.
(c) They are brats.
(d) They are missing.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mrs. Das comfort Bobby after the monkey attack?

2. What does Shoba remind Shukumar that he has on Friday?

3. What do Lilia and Dora dress up as for Halloween?

4. Where did Shoba and Shukumar go on their first date?

5. What is Lilia's mother's occupation?

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