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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Mr. Chatterjee say that Boori Ma's mouth was full of?
(a) Wisdom.
(b) Ashes.
(c) Lies.
(d) Kindness.

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

4. How soon is the baby due when Shukumar goes to an academic conference?
(a) Two months.
(b) Three weeks.
(c) Six weeks.
(d) Three months.

5. What gets stolen from the building while Boori Ma is away for the afternoon?
(a) All the keys.
(b) The telephone.
(c) The basin.
(d) Both basins.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is on the front of Mrs. Das' shirt that keeps attracting Mr. Kapasi's eyes?

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

3. What do the excited Das children see from the car as they drive through India?

4. How did the residents of the building know Boori Ma was a refugee?

5. What event had Shoba already planned for their baby?

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