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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mr. Kapasi thinks the Das couple acts like what?
(a) Siblings.
(b) Indians.
(c) Children.
(d) Lovers.

2. What does Boori Ma carry on the end of her Sari?
(a) Watch.
(b) Skeleton keys.
(c) Locket.
(d) Charms.

3. How long ago did Shoba and Shukumar's baby die?
(a) Three weeks.
(b) Four years.
(c) Six months.
(d) Three months.

4. Shoba thought the poem Shukumar published was what?
(a) Sensational.
(b) Sensitive.
(c) Silly.
(d) Sentimental.

5. How old is Lilia during the events of her story?
(a) Twelve years old.
(b) Thirteen years old.
(c) Nine years old.
(d) Ten years old.

Short Answer Questions

1. What American television show does Mr. Kapasi refer to?

2. Lilia is unaware of national distinctions until she asks her father about setting a ________ for the Indian man.

3. How long will the Mr. and Mrs. Dalal be away from the building?

4. Where is the Das family from?

5. How does Mrs. Das comfort Bobby after the monkey attack?

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