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

2. Lilia's father wonders if she is learning about what in school?
(a) American Revolution.
(b) New England foliage.
(c) Partition.
(d) Wars in India.

3. What attracts the monkeys to Bobby Das?
(a) Mrs. Das spilled soda.
(b) Bobby's gum.
(c) Mrs. Das spilled puffed rice.
(d) Bobby's stick.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Shoba?

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

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

4. What language does Mr. Kapasi translate for the doctor he works with?

5. How old was Mr. Kapasi's son when he died in his mother's arms?

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