What did Lilia do each night for the sake of Mr. Pirzada's family?

She said a prayer for Mr. Pirzada

How did the narrator's family become acquainted with Mr. Pirzada?

His name was listed in the university directory

What was the purpose of Mr. Pirzada's pocket watch?

It kept track of the time in Dacca

Why is Lilia's mother happy about living in the United States?

She thinks her daughter will have an easier life

What happened to the jack-o-lantern that the family and Mr. Pirzada carved?

It was destroyed on Halloween night

The story is based on Lilia's...

recollection of a family friend

What do you believe the main theme of the story is?

Friendship, Peace/Hope, Courage, Love

Why had Mr. Pirzada lost touch with his family?

The postal service in Dacca had collapsed

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"Mr. Pirzada" REVIEW

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1
What does Lilia learn about in class?
India's Partition
the American Revolution
the British Empire
New England foilage
2
What did Lilia do each night for the sake of Mr. Pirzada's family?
She drew pictures of jack-o-lanterns
She ate a piece of candy
She said a prayer for Mr. Pirzada
She studied the map of Asia
3
How did the narrator's family become acquainted with Mr. Pirzada?
He was the narrator's new school teacher
His name was listed in the university directory
He was friends with the family years ago in India
He was the family's new doctor
4
What was the purpose of Mr. Pirzada's pocket watch?
It kept track of the times he was suppose to pray
Its alarm marked the times he needed to take his medication
It helped him know it was time to return to his dorm room
It kept track of the time in Dacca
5
Why is Lilia's mother happy about living in the United States?
She thinks her daughter will have an easier life
She thinks her husband will become a doctor
She will be able to get a job outside of the home
She will be able to make friends at the college
6
What happens when Mr. Pirzada hears about the war in Pakistan?
he falls to the floor
he prays for his family
he turns off the television
he drops the knife
7
What does Lilia do at the end of the story?
writes a letter to Mr. Pirzada
visits the library
throws out her candy
goes trick or treating
8
What happened to the jack-o-lantern that the family and Mr. Pirzada carved?
It was destroyed on Halloween night
Mr. Pirzada took it back to his room with him
Mr. Pirzada accidentally ruined it
Lilia's mother threw it away
9
The story is based on Lilia's...
study of world geography
hardships as a refugee
recollection of a family friend
experience as an immigrant
10
Where is Mr. Pirzada from?
India
West Pakistan
East Pakistan
Bangladesh
11
The process of ascertaining leads to...
displaying
understanding
reviewing
winning
12
What do you believe the main theme of the story is?
Friendship
Peace/Hope
Courage
Love
13
Why had Mr. Pirzada lost touch with his family?
The postal service in Dacca had collapsed
The family had moved from Dacca
His wife and daughters had been killed during the war
Mr. Pirzada was illiterate and could not write letters
14
Which phrase best describes Lilia's family?
They're unfriendly to Americans
They're afraid of making changes
They're kind to other people
They're unfamiliar with American customs
15
Why did Mr. Pirzada come to the United States?
To escape the war
To earn a lot of money
To be with his extended family
To study and write

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