2. What does Shoba remind Shukumar that he has on Friday?
(a) Dissertation meeting.
(b) Test review.
(c) Annual check-up.
(d) Dentist appointment.

3. How long will the Mr. and Mrs. Dalal be away from the building?
(a) 2 weeks.
(b) 10 days.
(c) 7 days.
(d) 3 months.

4. What was the name of the friend who drove Shoba to the hospital?
(a) Gillian.
(b) Twinkle.
(c) Laxmi.
(d) Tina.

5. What is on the front of Mrs. Das' shirt that keeps attracting Mr. Kapasi's eyes?
(a) An American phrase.
(b) A flag.
(c) A rose.
(d) A strawberry.

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

7. In what room in the house does Shukumar work on his dissertation?
(a) The bedroom.
(b) The nursery.
(c) The living room.
(d) The kitchen.

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

9. What did Shoba give Shukumar for their first wedding anniversary?
(a) Knitted scarf.
(b) Candles.
(c) Watch.
(d) Sweater vest.

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

11. What does Lilia tell Dora about Mr. Pirzada's daughters?
(a) They are dead.
(b) They are brats.
(c) They are pretty.
(d) They are missing.

12. In which month does Mr. Pirzada return to Pakistan?
(a) January.
(b) September.
(c) October.
(d) December.

13. Because of the war with India Mr. Pirzada does not hear from his family for how many months?
(a) Nine.
(b) Seven.
(c) Six.
(d) Twelve.

14. What game do Mr. Pirzada and Lilia's parents play each night?
(a) Backgammon.
(b) Scrabble.
(c) Monopoly.
(d) Checkers.

15. How does Mr. Kapasi feel about Mrs. Das's interest in his work as an interpreter?
(a) Embarrassed.
(b) Flattered.
(c) Horrified.
(d) Annoyed.