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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years has Laxmi's cousin been married when her husband leaves her for a woman in London?

2. What does Bibi want all the neighbors to tell her about?

3. Which one of the following has NOT been consulted on Bibi's behalf?

4. What did the doctors say was Bibi's actual ailment?

5. Where did Miranda grow up?

Short Essay Questions

1. What sad story does Laxmi tell Miranda about her cousin's marriage?

2. Describe who is invited to Twinkle and Sanjeev's housewarming party.

3. Describe Bibi Haldar.

4. Where did Miranda meet Dev?

5. What do two "doctors" tell Bibi is the cure to her mysterious condition?

6. How do the neighbor's protest Haldar's treatment of Bibi?

7. Why does Elliot like going to Mrs. Sen's in the afternoons?

8. What happens to Bibi when her cousin's wife becomes pregnant?

9. How do Sanjeev and Twinkle meet and end up marrying each other?

10. Why do Bibi's cousin and his wife doubt there is a cure for Bibi?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss how the characters of The Interpreter of Maladies encompass both the best and worst aspects of American and Indian cultures.

Essay Topic 2

What commentary on American life is Lahiri making through the plots and characters of her collection of stories?

Essay Topic 3

What role does food play in each of the stories, both as a cultural icon and as sustenance?

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