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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Shukumar?
(a) 27.
(b) 35.
(c) 36.
(d) 33.

2. What does Mr. Pirzada give Lilia for Halloween?
(a) A flashlight.
(b) Mints.
(c) A pumpkin.
(d) A purple lollipop.

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

4. Lilia's father wonders if she is learning about what in school?
(a) New England foliage.
(b) Partition.
(c) Wars in India.
(d) American Revolution.

5. What does Ronny Das want to give the goat he sees from the car window in "Interpreter of Maladies?"
(a) Carrots.
(b) Stick.
(c) Candy.
(d) Gum.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. Kapasi feel about Mrs. Das's interest in his work as an interpreter?

2. What does Mrs. Das want to mail to Mr. Kapasi?

3. Because of the war with India Mr. Pirzada does not hear from his family for how many months?

4. How long has Shukumar been in graduate school?

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

(see the answer key)

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