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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Because of the war with India Mr. Pirzada does not hear from his family for how many months?
(a) Nine.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Seven.
(d) Six.

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

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

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

5. What does Ronny Das want to give the goat he sees from the car window in "Interpreter of Maladies?"
(a) Carrots.
(b) Gum.
(c) Stick.
(d) Candy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Lilia and Dora dress up as for Halloween?

2. What event had Shoba already planned for their baby?

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

4. What kind of box does Lilia keep beside her bed?

5. What does Shukumar make for dinner the first night the power is out?

Short Essay Questions

1. What problems do the two new basins purchased by Mr. Dalal cause in Boori Ma's building?

2. Who is Boori Ma and what does she do for a living?

3. What are the national distinctions between Pakistan and India that Lilia is unaware of?

4. What secret does Mina Das reveal to Mr. Kapasi?

5. What happens to Boori Ma when the wives of the building decide to make improvements while the Dalals are out of town?

6. What does Shoba tell Shukumar on the night the power is restored?

7. What devastating secret does Shukumar tell Shoba during the telling game to hurt her?

8. How do the Das family look to Mr. Kapasi?

9. What does Lilia do with the candy after Mr. Pirzada returns to Dacca?

10. Why does Mr. Pirzada offer to go trick-or-treating with Lilia?

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