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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which resident of the building decided Boori Ma should be thrown out?
(a) Mrs. Misra.
(b) Mr. Dalal.
(c) Mr. Chatterjee.
(d) Mrs. Dalal.

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

3. What month does Shoba's mother come for a visit?
(a) September.
(b) November.
(c) October.
(d) December.

4. Because of the war with India Mr. Pirzada does not hear from his family for how many months?
(a) Nine.
(b) Seven.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Six.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of Shoba and Shukumar's neighbors?

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

4. In what city does "A Real Durwan" take place?

5. What attracts the monkeys to Bobby Das?

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