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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Mrs. Sen's".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Shukumar grow up?
(a) New Hampshire.
(b) India.
(c) Rhode Island.
(d) Boston.

2. What makes Mrs. Sen happy?
(a) Driving lessons.
(b) Fresh fish.
(c) Flowers from her husband.
(d) Calls from India.

3. What is the subject of Shukumar's dissertation?
(a) Farm policy in Inida.
(b) Agrarian revolts in Inida.
(c) The India-Pakistan War.
(d) The American Revolution.

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

5. Where does Laxmi's cousin's husband meet the woman he leaves his wife for?
(a) In London.
(b) In India.
(c) In a store.
(d) On a plane.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lilia recalls events that occur in the fall of what year?

2. Shoba and Shukumar are married young Indians living in what city?

3. What gets stolen from the building while Boori Ma is away for the afternoon?

4. Lilia's father wonders if she is learning about what in school?

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

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