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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "A Real Durwan".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lilia is unaware of national distinctions until she asks her father about setting a ________ for the Indian man.
(a) Glass.
(b) Fork.
(c) Plate.
(d) Spoon.

2. Where does Boori Ma sleep?
(a) In the stairwell.
(b) In the alley.
(c) Under the letter boxes.
(d) On the roof.

3. What is Mrs. Dalal's reaction to her husband bring home the two basins?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Angry.
(c) Embarrassment.
(d) Fright.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Mr. Kapasi thinks the Das couple acts like what?

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

3. How old is Shoba?

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

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

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