When Mr. Pirzada Came To Dine Quiz

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1. Mr. Pirzada Watch was set for the time in his hometown.

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The statement suggests that Mr. Pirzada's watch was set to the time in his hometown. This implies that Mr. Pirzada's watch was adjusted to match the time in the place where he lived, indicating that the answer is true.

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When Mr. Pirzada Came To Dine Quiz - Quiz

This "When Mr. Pirzada Came to Dine Quiz" is based on a story of the same name. Pirzada Came to Dine" is known as the 1971 Bangladesh War of Independence, which is also known as the Bangladesh Liberation War that started in March of 1971. The story deals with the... see moretime from September to early December of that year. These are a few questions about that story. If you think you have read the story well enough, score the highest marks.
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2. Why didn't Lilia clean her mouth after eating the white chocolate?

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Lilia didn't clean her mouth after eating the white chocolate because she thought it would wash away her pray. This suggests that Lilia had just finished praying and believed that cleaning her mouth would negate the spiritual benefits of her prayer.

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3. What did Mr. Pirzada do at the end of the story?

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At the end of the story, Mr. Pirzada went back to Dacca. This suggests that he returned to his home country, possibly to reunite with his own family or to resume his life there after being away for some time. The story does not provide further details about his reasons for going back to Dacca.

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4. What letter did all of Mr. Pirzada's daughters start with?

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All of Mr. Pirzada's daughters start with the letter A.

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5. What kind of book did Lilia find in the library?

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Lilia found a book on Pakistan in the library.

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6. During the story, what country was involved in the civil war?

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The correct answer is Pakistan because the question asks about the country involved in the civil war during the story. Out of the given options, Pakistan is the only country mentioned that is involved in a civil war.

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7. Where did Lilia place the candy?

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Lilia placed the candy in a keepsake box from Grandma.

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8. Did Mr. Pirzada go with Lilia during trick-or-treating?

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The passage does not mention whether Mr. Pirzada went with Lilia during trick-or-treating. Therefore, it can be inferred that he did not go with her.

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9. What Phrase was Mr. Pirzada unaware of?

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Mr. Pirzada was unaware of the phrase "Thank you."

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10. What American tradition did Mr. Pirzada not understand?

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Mr. Pirzada did not understand the American tradition of Pumpkin Carving. This is evident from the fact that he was confused and surprised when he saw families carving pumpkins and placing them on their doorsteps. This tradition is commonly associated with Halloween in the United States, where people carve faces or designs into pumpkins and illuminate them with candles. Mr. Pirzada, being from a different cultural background, was unfamiliar with this practice and found it perplexing.

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Mr. Pirzada Watch was set for the time in his hometown.
Why didn't Lilia clean her mouth after eating the white chocolate?
What did Mr. Pirzada do at the end of the story?
What letter did all of Mr. Pirzada's daughters start with?
What kind of book did Lilia find in the library?
During the story, what country was involved in the civil war?
Where did Lilia place the candy?
Did Mr. Pirzada go with Lilia during trick-or-treating?
What Phrase was Mr. Pirzada unaware of?
What American tradition did Mr. Pirzada not understand?
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