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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 complain about as they drive around India?
(a) Their hotel.
(b) The food.
(c) Air-conditioning.
(d) The scenery.

2. What American television show does Mr. Kapasi refer to?
(a) Seinfeld.
(b) CSI.
(c) Dallas.
(d) Friends.

3. What event had Shoba already planned for their baby?
(a) Rice ceremony.
(b) Christening.
(c) Naming ceremony.
(d) First birthday.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Das do in the car as her family drives through In India?

2. What does Mrs. Das call Mr. Kapasi's work as an interpreter?

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

4. What is the name of Mr. and Mrs. Das' daughter?

5. What is the subject of Shukumar's dissertation?

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