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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which month does Mr. Pirzada return to Pakistan?
(a) January.
(b) October.
(c) December.
(d) September.

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

3. What does Mrs. Das complain about as they drive around India?
(a) Air-conditioning.
(b) The food.
(c) The scenery.
(d) Their hotel.

4. What game do Mr. Pirzada and Lilia's parents play each night?
(a) Backgammon.
(b) Monopoly.
(c) Checkers.
(d) Scrabble.

5. What did Mr. Chatterjee say that Boori Ma's mouth was full of?
(a) Lies.
(b) Ashes.
(c) Kindness.
(d) Wisdom.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the building improvements began, where did Boori Ma have to sleep?

2. What is the date when Shoba checks the wall calendar, the day they get the electricity shut-off notice?

3. What does Mrs. Das do in the car as her family drives through In India?

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

5. How did the residents of the building know Boori Ma was a refugee?

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