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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the final secret Shukumar reveals to Shoba?
(a) The sex of their baby.
(b) He was unfaithful.
(c) He wants to move out.
(d) He cheated on a exam.

3. How old is Mrs. Das?
(a) 46.
(b) 27.
(c) 28.
(d) 32.

4. What did Lilia stop doing each night so as not to ruin her prayer for Mr. Pirzada's family?
(a) Washing her face.
(b) Sleeping in her bed.
(c) Saying goodnight.
(d) Brushing her teeth.

5. What do the excited Das children see from the car as they drive through India?
(a) Dogs.
(b) Cows.
(c) Elephants.
(d) Monkeys.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Mrs. Das call Mr. Kapasi's work as an interpreter?

3. How old is Mr. Kapasi?

4. What does Ronny Das want to give the goat he sees from the car window in "Interpreter of Maladies?"

5. Where did Shoba and Shukumar meet?

(see the answer key)

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