When Mr. Pirzada Came to Dine

The theme of the story, "When Mr. Pirzada Came to Dine," is "sometimes we do not see how badly people suffer."

• True

• False

In "When Mr. Pirzada Came to Dine," Lilia's parents invite Mr. Pirzada to dinner because they want to show him he is in a lower class than they are in the US.

• True

• False

After reading the story, readers can infer that Mr. Pirzada is...

• selfish

• generous

• loud-mouthed

• evil

At the end of the story, Lilia...

• adopts only the US culture.

• wants to go back to India.

• wants to quit school.

• understands Mr. Pirzada's pain.

When Mr. Pirzada came to eat dinner, Lilia often left the house.

• True

• False

Why do Lilia's parents say that Mr. Pirzada is no longer Indian?

• He dresses too much like Americans.

• He becomes an American citizen.

• He is Pakistani after India was split apart.

• He refuses to be respectful toward the Indian culture.

What is the main theme of 'When Mr. Pirzada Came to Dine'?

• Cultural identity and belonging

• Economic disparity

• Technological advancement

• Environmental conservation

In 'When Mr. Pirzada Came to Dine,' what does Lilia learn about Mr. Pirzada's family?

• They are safe in America

• They are in danger in Pakistan

• They have moved to India

• They are visiting him soon

How does Lilia's perception of Mr. Pirzada change throughout the story?

• She becomes indifferent to him

• She grows more fond of him

• She starts to dislike him

• She remains neutral

What does Mr. Pirzada give to Lilia every time he visits?

• A book

• A piece of candy

• A flower

• A coin