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English - II

Notes Urdu—A language spoken in Pakistan and North India
Vermillion—A deep shade of red.
Zamindar—An aristocrat who inherits a large tract of land and ruling over its peasants

8.5 Review Questions
1. How long does Mr Kapasi caculate it will take before he he gets a letter from Mrs.Das?
2. What is on Mrs.Das shit that keeps making Mr. Kapasi look Interpreter of Maladies examines the
impact of acceptance and rejection on people. Discuss.
3. Why is the book named after the particular story, “Interpreter of Maladies”?
4. Discuss the significance of Partition as a theme in Interpreter of Maladies.
5. Why does Mrs. Das reveal to Mr. Kapasi that she is not Bobby’s father?
6. Discuss the immigrant experience as explored in the collection Interpreter of Maladies.
7. Do you believe Boori Ma’s tales of her luxurious life? Does it matter if she was telling the truth?
8. What does “sexy” mean in the story of the same name?
9. Food is a recurring motif in Lahiri’s stories. Choose a few examples and discuss their significance.
Answers: Self-Assessment

1. (i)(d) 2. (b) 3. (c) 4. (c) 5. (a)
8.6 Further Readings

1. “English for Competitive Exams” By Dr. R.P. Bhatnagar
2. “Unique Quintessence of General English” Edited By Dr. S. Sen and Others and
revised by Dr. G.S. Mansukhani.

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