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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dev admire about Miranda?
(a) Her hair.
(b) Her sense of humor.
(c) Her legs.
(d) Her brains.

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

3. What did Lilia stop doing each night so as not to ruin her prayer for Mr. Pirzada's family?
(a) Washing her face.
(b) Sleeping in her bed.
(c) Saying goodnight.
(d) Brushing her teeth.

4. What is the date when Shoba checks the wall calendar, the day they get the electricity shut-off notice?
(a) May 29.
(b) April 19.
(c) March 19.
(d) June 29.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. Kapasi feel about Mrs. Das's interest in his work as an interpreter?

2. Where do Elliot and his mother live?

3. What did Shoba give Shukumar for their first wedding anniversary?

4. How long ago did Shoba and Shukumar's baby die?

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

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