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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mr. Pirzada has a grant to study what?
(a) American Revolution.
(b) Wars in India.
(c) Partition.
(d) New England foliage.

2. What American television show does Mr. Kapasi refer to?
(a) Seinfeld.
(b) Dallas.
(c) Friends.
(d) CSI.

3. How long has Shukumar been in graduate school?
(a) Four years.
(b) Six years.
(c) Two years.
(d) Seven years.

4. What does Shukumar make for dinner the first night the power is out?
(a) Steak.
(b) Chicken.
(c) Lamb.
(d) Fish.

5. What does Mr. Das do for a living?
(a) Professor.
(b) Museum guide.
(c) Science teacher.
(d) Graduate student.

Short Answer Questions

1. What month does Shoba's mother come for a visit?

2. Shoba and Shukumar are married young Indians living in what city?

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

4. How old is Mr. Kapasi?

5. What does Mr. Pirzada do each time he enters the home of Lilia's family?

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