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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Interpreter of Maladies".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long has Mr. Kapasi been a tour guide?
(a) Five years.
(b) Seven years.
(c) Ten years.
(d) Twelve years.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Shoba?

2. Where did Shoba and Shukumar go on their first date?

3. What do the excited Das children see from the car as they drive through India?

4. Shoba and Shukumar are married young Indians living in what city?

5. Because of the war with India Mr. Pirzada does not hear from his family for how many months?

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