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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Boori Ma sleep?
(a) In the alley.
(b) In the stairwell.
(c) On the roof.
(d) Under the letter boxes.

2. What event had Shoba already planned for their baby?
(a) Naming ceremony.
(b) Rice ceremony.
(c) Christening.
(d) First birthday.

3. What is the final secret Shoba reveals to Shukumar?
(a) She hates him.
(b) The sex of their baby.
(c) She wants to move out.
(d) She was unfaithful.

4. How does Mrs. Das comfort Bobby after the monkey attack?
(a) Brushes his hair.
(b) Hugs him.
(c) Promises to protect him always.
(d) Soothing words.

5. What does Mrs. Das complain about as they drive around India?
(a) Their hotel.
(b) The scenery.
(c) The food.
(d) Air-conditioning.

6. How old is Boori Ma?
(a) 33.
(b) 72.
(c) 46.
(d) 64.

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

8. What does Mrs. Das call Mr. Kapasi's work as an interpreter?
(a) Insignificant.
(b) Romantic.
(c) Dull.
(d) Ridiculous.

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

10. In what city does "A Real Durwan" take place?
(a) Dacca.
(b) Boston.
(c) New York.
(d) Calcutta.

11. What is the name of the Indian sun god that the Das family see statues of at the Sun Temple?
(a) Surya.
(b) Suez.
(c) Savatar.
(d) Suri.

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

13. What is Lilia's father's occupation?
(a) Bank teller.
(b) Professor.
(c) Salesperson.
(d) Graduate student.

14. What important function did the residents think Boori Ma did for them?
(a) Clean their homes.
(b) Entertain them.
(c) Cook for them.
(d) Stand guard.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Shoba's occupation in "A Temporary Matter"?

3. Mr. Kapasi thinks the Das couple acts like what?

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

5. Where is the academic conference Shukumar attends when Shoba is pregnant?

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