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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "A Real Durwan".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lilia is unaware of national distinctions until she asks her father about setting a ________ for the Indian man.
(a) Plate.
(b) Glass.
(c) Spoon.
(d) Fork.

2. How old is Mr. Kapasi?
(a) 52.
(b) 48.
(c) 36.
(d) 46.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Lilia's parents were born where?

2. What attracts the monkeys to Bobby Das?

3. What does Lilia tell Dora about Mr. Pirzada's daughters?

4. Where did Shukumar grow up?

5. What phrase accompanied all of Boori Ma's stories?

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