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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What attracts the monkeys to Bobby Das?
(a) Bobby's stick.
(b) Mrs. Das spilled puffed rice.
(c) Bobby's gum.
(d) Mrs. Das spilled soda.

3. What does Boori Ma carry on the end of her Sari?
(a) Locket.
(b) Skeleton keys.
(c) Watch.
(d) Charms.

4. How long has Mr. Kapasi been a tour guide?
(a) Five years.
(b) Twelve years.
(c) Ten years.
(d) Seven years.

5. What did Mrs. Dalal promise to bring Boori Ma from her trip?
(a) A trinket.
(b) A blanket.
(c) A picture.
(d) A new sari.

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

7. How old is Shukumar?
(a) 27.
(b) 36.
(c) 33.
(d) 35.

8. How old is Mrs. Das?
(a) 28.
(b) 46.
(c) 27.
(d) 32.

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

10. What American television show does Mr. Kapasi refer to?
(a) Seinfeld.
(b) Friends.
(c) CSI.
(d) Dallas.

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

12. What do the excited Das children see from the car as they drive through India?
(a) Dogs.
(b) Cows.
(c) Elephants.
(d) Monkeys.

13. Where did Shoba and Shukumar go on their first date?
(a) A poetry recital.
(b) A Portuguese resturant.
(c) A hotel bar.
(d) A book store.

14. Mr. Pirzada is from what city in Pakistan?
(a) Karachi.
(b) Quetta.
(c) Dacca.
(d) Islamabad.

15. Mr. Pirzada's daughters' names all start with what letter?
(a) P.
(b) A.
(c) Z.
(d) D.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the final secret Shoba reveals to Shukumar?

3. What happens to the piece of paper Mr. Kapasi gave Mrs. Das?

4. How long does Mr. Kapasi calculate it will be before he receives mail from Mrs. Das?

5. What is the subject of Shukumar's dissertation?

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