Interpreter of Maladies
Who is the Indian tour guide who serves as the main character in "Interpreter of Maladies"?
Mr. Kapasi
In "Mrs. Sen's," what traditional Indian dish does Mrs. Sen prepare regularly despite living in America?
Fish
What is the event that causes the couple to reconnect?
Power outage
The themes of twoness and otherness are explored in what other text?
Othello (accept Citizen)
What is the largest animal in the world?
BLUE WHALEE
In "Interpreter of Maladies," who are the two main characters?
Mr/Mrs. Das
What is the name of the boy Mrs. Sen babysits?
Elliot
What tragic event has caused a strain in Shoba and Shukumar's marriage before the events of "A Temporary Matter"
The loss of their unborn child
The theme of isolation and appearances is explored in what other text?
The Metamorphosis
Who says "BEARS, BEATS, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA"
Dwight
In "Interpreter of Maladies," what does Mrs. Das mistakenly offer Mr. Kapasi, causing a cultural misunderstanding?
Puffed Rice Snack
In "Mrs. Sen's," what does Mrs. Sen's reluctance to drive symbolize?
Her struggle to adapt to American culture and her longing for her homeland
What emotional theme is explored through Shoba and Shukumar's attempts to share intimate truths during the power outages
Communication
The theme of relationship fidelity is explored in which other text(s) we have read?
Othello and/or Medea
Who invented the telephone?
Alexander Graham Bell
In "Interpreter of Maladies," what theme is central to Mr. Kapasi's internal conflict and feelings of disillusionment?
The theme of loneliness and the search for connection
In "Mrs. Sen's," what does the fish represent in terms of Mrs. Sen's connection to her culture and homeland?
A symbol of familiarity, comfort, and longing for home
In "A Temporary Matter," what symbolic significance does the broken glass in the kitchen hold for Shukumar
The unresolved tension in their relationship
The theme of isolation and loneliness is explored in which short stories we read?
All of them
What city is the "City that never sleeps?"
NEW YORK
In "Interpreter of Maladies," what symbolic significance does the monkey in the tea estate hold for Mr. Kapasi?
What is a representation of his own feelings of displacement and longing for connection, similar to the monkey's separation from its troop
In "Mrs. Sen's," what theme is explored through Mrs. Sen's struggle to adapt to her new life in America?
Isolation and lonliness
What symbolic significance do the power outages hold in "A Temporary Matter
the metaphorical darkness that represents the hidden truths and secrets between Shoba and Shukumar
What theme is explored through Mr. Kapasi's interiority in "Interpreter of Maladies".
Male Delusion (gaze, etc.)
What is the only mammal that can NOT jump?
Elephants