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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Mr. Pirzada sends Lilia's family a card for what occasion?
(a) Muslim New Year.
(b) Hindu New Year.
(c) Christmas.
(d) Halloween.

4. What is Shoba's occupation in "A Temporary Matter"?
(a) Accountant.
(b) Textbook editor.
(c) Graduate student.
(d) Tour guide.

5. What kind of box does Lilia keep beside her bed?
(a) Shoe.
(b) Sandalwood.
(c) Music.
(d) Oak.

6. Mr. Kapasi thinks the Das couple acts like what?
(a) Children.
(b) Siblings.
(c) Indians.
(d) Lovers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

15. What month does Shoba's mother come for a visit?
(a) November.
(b) October.
(c) September.
(d) December.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Mrs. Das comfort Bobby after the monkey attack?

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

4. What is the date when Shoba checks the wall calendar, the day they get the electricity shut-off notice?

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

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