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

2. What is the name of Shoba and Shukumar's neighbors?
(a) Bentley.
(b) Das.
(c) Morris.
(d) Bradford.

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

4. How old was Mr. Kapasi's son when he died in his mother's arms?
(a) Seven.
(b) Newborn.
(c) Five.
(d) Two.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Mr. and Mrs. Das meet?

2. What language does Mr. Kapasi translate for the doctor he works with?

3. How long has Mr. Kapasi been a tour guide?

4. What is the name of Lilia's teacher?

5. What happens to the piece of paper Mr. Kapasi gave Mrs. Das?

Short Essay Questions

1. What would Mr. Kapasi like to be doing for work?

2. Why isn't Mrs. Dalal pleased with what Mr. Dalal does for her when he gets a promotion?

3. What happens when Lilia returns from trick-or-treating?

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

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

6. Why does the Das family tour take a trip into the hills of Udayagiri?

7. What is Mr. Kapasi's other occupation?

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

9. What do the residents of the building think about Boori Ma?

10. What happens after Mr. Pirzada returns to Pakistan?

(see the answer keys)

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