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"A Temporary Matter"

1. Shoba and Shukumar are married young Indians living in what city?
(a) Boston.
(b) Baltimore.
(c) New York City.
(d) Los Angeles.

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

3. How long has Shukumar been in graduate school?
(a) Four years.
(b) Six years.
(c) Seven years.
(d) Two years.

4. What is the subject of Shukumar's dissertation?
(a) Agrarian revolts in Inida.
(b) The India-Pakistan War.
(c) The American Revolution.
(d) Farm policy in Inida.

5. What is the date when Shoba checks the wall calendar, the day they get the electricity shut-off notice?
(a) April 19.
(b) May 29.
(c) June 29.
(d) March 19.

6. What does Shoba remind Shukumar that he has on Friday?
(a) Annual check-up.
(b) Test review.
(c) Dissertation meeting.
(d) Dentist appointment.

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

8. Where is the academic conference Shukumar attends when Shoba is pregnant?
(a) New York City.
(b) Boston.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) Baltimore.

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