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Chapter Abstracts
Chapter abstracts are short descriptions of events that occur in each chapter. They highlight major plot events and detail the important relationships and characteristics of characters and objects. The Chapter Abstracts can be used to review what the students have read, or to prepare the students for what they will read. Hand the abstracts out in class as a study guide, or use them as a "key" for a class discussion. They are relatively brief, but can serve to be an excellent refresher of the text for either a student or teacher.
Prologue Abstract
* Mr. Biswas is fired from his job at the "Trinidad Sentinel."
* Mr. Biswas is terminally ill.
* Shama tries to raise money by selling potatoes.
* Mr. Biswas recommends that they sell their car.
Book 1, Chapter 1, Pastoral Abstract
* A detailed description of Mr. Biswas' shoddily...
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