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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How soon is the baby due when Shukumar goes to an academic conference?
(a) Two months.
(b) Three weeks.
(c) Three months.
(d) Six weeks.

2. What did Shoba give Shukumar for their first wedding anniversary?
(a) Sweater vest.
(b) Candles.
(c) Watch.
(d) Knitted scarf.

3. What does Mrs. Das want to mail to Mr. Kapasi?
(a) Pictures from the trip.
(b) American trinkets.
(c) Pictures of her.
(d) Love letters.

4. What month does Shoba's mother come for a visit?
(a) November.
(b) October.
(c) December.
(d) September.

5. Lilia's parents were born where?
(a) Calcutta.
(b) Cambridge.
(c) Bombay.
(d) Bengal.

Short Answer Questions

1. Shoba thought the poem Shukumar published was what?

2. Where did Shukumar grow up?

3. How long ago did Shoba and Shukumar's baby die?

4. Where did Shoba and Shukumar meet?

5. What does Shukumar make for dinner the first night the power is out?

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