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1. Why is Kanai traveling to Lusibari in Part I?

Kanai is traveling to Lusibari in Part I to see his Aunt Nilima, whom everyone in Lusibari knows as Mashima. Kanai is sent to read a notebook of writing that his late uncle Nirmal has left to him.

2. How does Kanai know Piya is a foreigner?

Kanai knows Piya is a foreigner from her accent and her general appearance when he first sees her on the train in Canning.

3. How does Kanai explain to Piya the correct way to pronounce his name?

Kanai explains to Piya that his name is pronounced to rhyme with Hawaii.

4. Why does everyone call Nilima Mashima in Lusibari?

Everyone calls Nilima Mashima in Lusibari because she is so well-known there for founding the Badabon trust and for building the hospital there.

5. Why did Kanai spend time in Lusibari with Nilima and Nirmal as a child?

Kanaiispent time in Lusibari with Nilima and Nirmal as a child because he was being punished for misbehaving in school.

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