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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Mrs. Sen's".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Mr. Chatterjee say that Boori Ma's mouth was full of?
(a) Ashes.
(b) Kindness.
(c) Lies.
(d) Wisdom.

3. What is the name of the department store where Miranda meets Dev?
(a) Macy's.
(b) Saks Fifth Avenue.
(c) Filene's.
(d) Lord and Taylor.

4. What is Boori Ma's main job at the building where she lives?
(a) Cooking the food.
(b) Sweeping the stairs.
(c) Washing the toilets.
(d) Cleaning the bedding.

5. Shoba and Shukumar are married young Indians living in what city?
(a) Baltimore.
(b) New York City.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) Boston.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Boori Ma claim she was before coming to the building.

2. What is Shoba's occupation in "A Temporary Matter"?

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

4. What is the name of Elliot's babysitter before Mrs. Sen?

5. How does Mrs. Das comfort Bobby after the monkey attack?

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