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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Shoba's occupation in "A Temporary Matter"?
(a) Graduate student.
(b) Accountant.
(c) Textbook editor.
(d) Tour guide.

2. What is Mrs. Dalal's reaction to her husband bring home the two basins?
(a) Embarrassment.
(b) Fright.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Angry.

3. What American television show does Mr. Kapasi refer to?
(a) CSI.
(b) Friends.
(c) Dallas.
(d) Seinfeld.

4. Where did Shoba and Shukumar meet?
(a) Book Store.
(b) Poetry recital.
(c) Hotel bar.
(d) Portuguese resturant.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Mr. Chatterjee say that Boori Ma's mouth was full of?

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

3. Which resident of the building decided Boori Ma should be thrown out?

4. What do Lilia and Dora dress up as for Halloween?

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

(see the answer key)

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