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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Mr. Chatterjee say that Boori Ma's mouth was full of?
(a) Lies.
(b) Kindness.
(c) Wisdom.
(d) Ashes.

3. Mr. Pirzada has a grant to study what?
(a) Wars in India.
(b) American Revolution.
(c) Partition.
(d) New England foliage.

4. What language does Mr. Kapasi translate for the doctor he works with?
(a) Hindi.
(b) English.
(c) French.
(d) Gujarati.

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

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

7. Lilia's father explains to her that the British gave independence to India in what year?
(a) 1955.
(b) 1942.
(c) 1947.
(d) 1971.

8. Where did Shukumar grow up?
(a) India.
(b) Rhode Island.
(c) New Hampshire.
(d) Boston.

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

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

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

12. What phrase accompanied all of Boori Ma's stories?
(a) As God is my witness.
(b) All true, every word.
(c) Believe me, don't believe me.
(d) Back in the day.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Das complain about as they drive around India?

2. How long has Shukumar been in graduate school?

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

4. What does Boori Ma carry on the end of her Sari?

5. Lilia treats the little candies Mr. Pirzada brings her like what?

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