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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Mr. Pirzada do each time he enters the home of Lilia's family?
(a) Bows to Lilia's father.
(b) Offers a bottle of wine.
(c) Removes his shoes.
(d) Says a prayer.

4. What does Mr. Pirzada give Lilia for Halloween?
(a) Mints.
(b) A pumpkin.
(c) A purple lollipop.
(d) A flashlight.

5. Lilia treats the little candies Mr. Pirzada brings her like what?
(a) Threats.
(b) Pets.
(c) Jewels.
(d) Weapons.

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

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

8. What do Lilia and Dora dress up as for Halloween?
(a) Ghosts.
(b) Princesses.
(c) Pirates.
(d) Wiches.

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

10. Lilia is unaware of national distinctions until she asks her father about setting a ________ for the Indian man.
(a) Glass.
(b) Plate.
(c) Spoon.
(d) Fork.

11. What is the name of Lilia's teacher?
(a) Mrs. Conner.
(b) Mrs. Dixit.
(c) Mrs. Kenyon.
(d) Mrs. Bradford.

12. How long does Mr. Kapasi calculate it will be before he receives mail from Mrs. Das?
(a) Six weeks.
(b) Three months.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Seven months.

13. Who does Boori Ma say her third daughter married?
(a) A school principal.
(b) A professor.
(c) A landowner.
(d) A toilet salesman.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which resident of the building decided Boori Ma should be thrown out?

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

3. What is Mrs. Dalal's reaction to her husband bring home the two basins?

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

5. What important function did the residents think Boori Ma did for them?

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