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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the Das family from?
(a) New York.
(b) India.
(c) New Hampshire.
(d) New Jersey.

2. When the building improvements began, where did Boori Ma have to sleep?
(a) On the roof.
(b) In the alley.
(c) Under the letter boxes.
(d) In the stairwell.

3. What did Mrs. Dalal promise to bring Boori Ma from her trip?
(a) A blanket.
(b) A picture.
(c) A new sari.
(d) A trinket.

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

5. How old is Boori Ma?
(a) 46.
(b) 72.
(c) 33.
(d) 64.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Mr. Pirzada has a grant to study what?

5. What does Lilia tell Dora about Mr. Pirzada's daughters?

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