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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mr. Kapasi feel about Mrs. Das's interest in his work as an interpreter?
(a) Embarrassed.
(b) Annoyed.
(c) Flattered.
(d) Horrified.

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

3. Lilia treats the little candies Mr. Pirzada brings her like what?
(a) Jewels.
(b) Pets.
(c) Weapons.
(d) Threats.

4. How long will the Mr. and Mrs. Dalal be away from the building?
(a) 2 weeks.
(b) 7 days.
(c) 10 days.
(d) 3 months.

5. Because of the war with India Mr. Pirzada does not hear from his family for how many months?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Seven.
(c) Six.
(d) Nine.

6. Lilia's father wonders if she is learning about what in school?
(a) Partition.
(b) Wars in India.
(c) American Revolution.
(d) New England foliage.

7. How did the residents of the building know Boori Ma was a refugee?
(a) Her wealth.
(b) Her jewelry.
(c) Her accent.
(d) Her tales.

8. Where is the Das family from?
(a) New York.
(b) New Jersey.
(c) New Hampshire.
(d) India.

9. What does Mr. Das do for a living?
(a) Professor.
(b) Science teacher.
(c) Museum guide.
(d) Graduate student.

10. What gets stolen from the building while Boori Ma is away for the afternoon?
(a) All the keys.
(b) Both basins.
(c) The basin.
(d) The telephone.

11. How old is Mrs. Das?
(a) 46.
(b) 27.
(c) 28.
(d) 32.

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

13. What does Mr. Pirzada give Lilia for Halloween?
(a) A flashlight.
(b) A pumpkin.
(c) Mints.
(d) A purple lollipop.

14. What does Boori Ma think is in her bedding?
(a) Cockroaches.
(b) Mites.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Prickly heat.

15. Where did Shoba and Shukumar go on their first date?
(a) A poetry recital.
(b) A hotel bar.
(c) A Portuguese resturant.
(d) A book store.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Lilia's father's occupation?

3. What language does Mr. Kapasi translate for the doctor he works with?

4. What does Shoba remind Shukumar that he has on Friday?

5. Where did Shoba and Shukumar meet?

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