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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The Third and Final Continent".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Mr. Kapasi's son when he died in his mother's arms?
(a) Newborn.
(b) Two.
(c) Five.
(d) Seven.

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

3. When the building improvements began, where did Boori Ma have to sleep?
(a) In the stairwell.
(b) Under the letter boxes.
(c) In the alley.
(d) On the roof.

4. Mr. Kapasi thinks the Das couple acts like what?
(a) Lovers.
(b) Siblings.
(c) Indians.
(d) Children.

5. What is Lilia's mother's occupation?
(a) Salesperson.
(b) Professor.
(c) Bank teller.
(d) Homemaker.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Sen teach at the university?

2. How old is Lilia during the events of her story?

3. Where does Mrs. Croft want the narrator to put his rent each week?

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

5. What is the British word for thermos?

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