Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri

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10th - 12th Grade
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Natalia Morales
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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.
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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
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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