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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Boori Ma think is in her bedding?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Mites.
(c) Cockroaches.
(d) Prickly heat.

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

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

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

6. Shoba thought the poem Shukumar published was what?
(a) Sensitive.
(b) Sentimental.
(c) Sensational.
(d) Silly.

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

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

9. What is the name of Mr. and Mrs. Das' daughter?
(a) Ronni.
(b) Lilia.
(c) Mina.
(d) Tina.

10. What did Boori Ma claim she was before coming to the building.
(a) A toilet cleaner.
(b) A school principal.
(c) A landowner.
(d) A professor.

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

12. What did Lilia stop doing each night so as not to ruin her prayer for Mr. Pirzada's family?
(a) Brushing her teeth.
(b) Saying goodnight.
(c) Sleeping in her bed.
(d) Washing her face.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Mr. Pirzada's daughters' names all start with what letter?

2. In which month does Mr. Pirzada return to Pakistan?

3. What game do Mr. Pirzada and Lilia's parents play each night?

4. What does Mr. Pirzada do each time he enters the home of Lilia's family?

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

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