Protagonist
What does Boori Ma constantly talk?
Her wealthy past
What type of building is central to the story?
Apartment Complex
Who do the residents blame for the robbery?
Boori Ma
Where does the story take place(city, country)?
Calcutta, India
What does Boori Ma wear?
A cheap sari
What improvements are being made to the building?
Which resident(s) have the highest social status in the building?
What is a Durwan?
Indian term for gatekeeper, guard, doorkeeper of a building/estate.
How old is Boori Ma?
64 years old
What was stolen from the building?
The wash basin
What item does Mrs. Dalal promise to give back to Boori Ma?
Blanket/Quilt
Boori Ma migrated from East Bengal to Calcutta. What modern-day country comprises East Bengal?
Bangladesh