1. When Mr. Pirzada Came to Dine
Discussion Questions

2. Questions 1:
Reread lines What inference can you make about why Mr. Pirzada and Lilia’s family are drawn to each other despite their respective countries painful experiences with Partition?

3. Question 2:
What theme can you infer based on the image produced by the details of Mr. Pirzada “balancing…two suitcases of equal weight.” ( )

4. Question 3:
Reread lines Cite evidence that would indicate Lilia’s changing reactions to Mr. Pirzada. How do Lilia’s feelings relate to the story’s theme?

5. Question 4:
Reread lines What conclusions can you draw about the changes in Lilia’s character? Cite evidence about what has inspired the changes.

6. Question 5:
Reread lines What does this passage reveal about Mr. Pirzada’s personality? What does it indicate about his connection to Lilia?

7. Question 6:
Reread lines Identify the changes in the two main characters. Cite evidence from the passage.

8. Question 7:
What literary device does the author use in lines ? What feeling is created by the sentence “ My mother did not seem particularly relieved to hear from me.” What is the reason for the feeling?

9. Question 8:
Read page 118. Identify the lines that address the theme of the story? What theme is found within these lines?

10. Question 9:
The objects associated with the characters in a story are often symbols that provide clues about what they are experiencing. Name 3 symbols associated with Mr. Pirzada