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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which month does Mr. Pirzada return to Pakistan?
(a) December.
(b) January.
(c) September.
(d) October.

2. When the building improvements began, where did Boori Ma have to sleep?
(a) In the alley.
(b) On the roof.
(c) Under the letter boxes.
(d) In the stairwell.

3. What language does Mr. Kapasi translate for the doctor he works with?
(a) English.
(b) Hindi.
(c) French.
(d) Gujarati.

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

5. What is the final secret Shukumar reveals to Shoba?
(a) He cheated on a exam.
(b) He was unfaithful.
(c) The sex of their baby.
(d) He wants to move out.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What important function did the residents think Boori Ma did for them?

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

5. What do Lilia and Dora dress up as for Halloween?

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