Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri

Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri

10th - 12th Grade

10 Qs

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Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri

Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri

Assessment

Quiz

English

10th - 12th Grade

Medium

CCSS
RL.2.10, RL.6.3, RI. 9-10.9

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Natalia Morales

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do we first meet Mr. and Mrs. Das?

Fighting over who should take their daughter to the bathroom.

Discussing what place in India should they visit first.

Traveling to India with their children.

Meeting Mr. Kapasi in the Hotel

Answer explanation

Mrs. Das had to take her daughter Tina after Mr. Das reminded her that he had given Tina a bath the night before.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where does the story take place?
Missouri
Florida 
Africa 
India

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where were the Das family heading?

The hills of Udayagiri and Khandagiri

Hotel Sandy Villa

Sun Temple

A tea stall

Answer explanation

They were staying at the Hotel Sandy Villa and after the Sun Temple, visited the hills of Udayagiri and Khandagiri.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

From which point of view is the story told in?

First Person

Second Person

Objective

Third Person

Answer explanation

It uses third person pronouns (he, she, it).

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Mr. Kapasi's primary job?

An interpreter at a doctor's office.

An interpreter for the United Nations.

A dictionary translator.

A spiritual guide in a doctor's office.

Answer explanation

Mr. Kapasi had to have two jobs to support his family. The title of the short story is related to his role: "an interpreter of maladies". He interpreted for Gujarati patients in a doctor's office.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What might be the symbolism of Hanuman monkeys?

The dangers that threatened the Das family due to their negligence.

The unsteady marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Das.

The chaos of Indian life.

Answer explanation

The monkeys first appear when they jump in front of the tour guide's car, almost causing an accident. Mr. Das, instead of showing concern, takes picture of the animals and encourages the children's excitement. The second time the monkeys appear, they are attacking Bobby due to Mr. and Mrs. Das neglect and refusal to take responsibility of their actions.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What might be the symbolism of Mr. Das' expensive camera?

The bi-cultural identity and wealth of the Das family.

The indifference in the Das family.

The enjoyment of a united family in vacation.

Answer explanation

Mr. Das continuously takes pictures of things that are common sights in India, making him look like an outsider instead of someone who has roots in the country. Lastly, the camera shows the gap in wealth between Mr. Kapasi, who has to have two jobs to maintain his family, and Mr. Das, who can maintain his family, afford a vacation and a priced camera.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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