A House for Mr Biswas | Multiple Choice Test Questions

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Multiple Choice - Prologue

1. How is the beginning of the prologue unusual?
a) All the dialogue is in Hindi.
b) Mr. Biswas begins telling his own story.
c) The prologue begins with Mr. Biswas' murder.
d) The prologue begins with the end of Mr. Biswas' story.

2. What job is Mr. Biswas fired from in the prologue?
a) Overseer for a sugar plantation.
b) Taxicab driver in Trinidad.
c) Reporter for the Trinidad "Sentinel."
d) Police officer in Trinidad.

3. In the prologue, what severance is Mr. Biswas given after he is fired?
a) None.
b) Three months' notice and a free...
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