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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the subject of Shukumar's dissertation?
(a) Agrarian revolts in Inida.
(b) Farm policy in Inida.
(c) The India-Pakistan War.
(d) The American Revolution.

2. What does Mr. Pirzada do each time he enters the home of Lilia's family?
(a) Removes his shoes.
(b) Offers a bottle of wine.
(c) Says a prayer.
(d) Bows to Lilia's father.

3. What happens to the piece of paper Mr. Kapasi gave Mrs. Das?
(a) The monkeys take it.
(b) She tears into peices.
(c) It flutters away.
(d) He slips it out of her purse.

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

5. How old was Mr. Kapasi's son when he died in his mother's arms?
(a) Seven.
(b) Two.
(c) Five.
(d) Newborn.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is on the front of Mrs. Das' shirt that keeps attracting Mr. Kapasi's eyes?

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

4. What is the name of Mr. and Mrs. Das' daughter?

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

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