Quiz: "Interpreter of Maladies"

What is the setting (time and place) of "Interpreter of Maladies"?

• summer in India

• fall in Dubai

• summer in Pakistan

• spring in Spain

What are the names of the three Das children?

• Tina

• Mina

• Bobby

• Ronny

As the story opens, Mr. and Mrs. Das argue over whose turn it is to take their child to the toilet. What is the name of this child?

• Raj

• Ronny

• Mina

• Tina

What is the main purpose of the Das family being in this particular country?

• to find a home there

• to volunteer in the area

• to visit family

• to be in a reality show

What is Mr. Das' profession?

• doctor

• interpreter

• teacher

• reporter

Mr. Kapasi's has two jobs. Choose the correct ones below.

• teacher

• tour guide

• doctor

• interpreter

When Tina asks her mother, Mrs. Das, to paint her nails, how does her mom react?

• immediately paints Tina's nails

• turns her body away from Tina

• tells Tina to leave her alone

• Mrs. Das flicks a drop of polish on one of Tina's nails and put the bottle up

Which American television show from the 80s does Mr. Kapasi often view?

• The Facts of Life

• Dallas

• Magnum, P.I.

• Dynasty

After talking with Mrs. Das one on one, what fantasy does Mr. Kapasi soon create in his mind?

• that she will move to India to be with him

• that Mrs. Das will become Mrs. Kapasi

• that she will become his assistant in giving tours

• that they will become pen pals and start a long-distance romantic relationship

What does Mr. Das do for the majority of the time while they are visiting the Sun Temple?

• eats puffed rice

• videotapes the whole experience

• takes many photos

• whistles while he is exploring the temple