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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Das do in the car as her family drives through In India?
(a) Reads the guide book.
(b) Looks out the window.
(c) Sings to the children.
(d) Paints her nails.

2. How many daughters does Mr. Pirzada have?
(a) Nine.
(b) Seven.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

3. What was the name of the friend who drove Shoba to the hospital?
(a) Tina.
(b) Twinkle.
(c) Laxmi.
(d) Gillian.

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

5. How old is Shukumar?
(a) 36.
(b) 27.
(c) 35.
(d) 33.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Mr. Kapasi?

2. What is the final secret Shukumar reveals to Shoba?

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

4. What did Lilia stop doing each night so as not to ruin her prayer for Mr. Pirzada's family?

5. How old is Mrs. Das?

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