Author
When was Jhumpa Lahiri born? (date or year accepted)
July 11, 1967
How does the story begin?
Mr and Mrs Das arguing on who will take Tina to the bathroom.
Which son is not Mr. Das's son?
Bobby
What theme is represented by Mr. Kapasi's job
Language and communication
Bobby gives a monkey a stick that ends up beating him.
What Freudian concept is represented?
Id
What group of people does Lahiri often write about?
Indians or Indian Americans
What is Mrs. Das's secret?
She had an affair and Bobby is the result of it.
What is the name of Mr. Das's biological son?
Ronny
The theme of guilt is shown the most by which character?
Mrs. Das
Mr. Kapasi wanting to talk to Mrs. Das but still acts like a guide represents what Freudian concept?
Ego
Where has Lahiri taught creative writing?
Boston University and the Rhode Island School of Design
What attracts the monkeys to the Das family?
Mrs. Das accidentally leaves a trail of puffed rice behind them.
What is Mrs. Das's first name?
Mina
What symbol is left behind by Mrs. Das showing Mr. Kapasi’s lost hope?
Fallen piece of paper.
Mr. Kapasi questions whether he should convince her to tell Mr. Das about Bobby?
What Freudian concept is represented?
Superego
What award did this story win?
Pulitzer Prize in Fiction (2000)
What word does Mrs. Das use to describe Mr. Kapasi's job?
Romantic
What is Mrs. and Mr. Das's daughter name?
Tina
What do the monkeys represent?
Danger surrounding the Das family due to the parents negligence.
Mr. Kapasi’s fantasy/unconscious desires about Mrs. Das represents which Freudian concept?
Id
What is Jhumpa Lahiri full name?
Nilanjana Sudeshna Lahiri
What/Who did Mrs. Das ignore while sleeping with her husband's friend?
Ronny crying in his playpen.
What is Mr. Das's first name?
Raj
What growth is done by the Das parents during the car ride of this story?
None
Mr. Das takes photos and ask for a smile to give the illusion that they were a happy family even though they are emotionally detached.
What Freudian concept is represented?
Ego