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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Chapter 5, The Void.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Mr. Biswas becomes disillusioned about his marriage to Sharma, where does he go?
(a) To England.
(b) To the store in The Chase.
(c) To seek Pundit Tulsi's advice.
(d) Back to his mother's house.

2. What does Mr. Biswas offer to do for free for the editor of the newspaper?
(a) Write articles.
(b) Set up the typesetter.
(c) Clean his office.
(d) Proofread.

3. What treatment does Mrs. Tulsi give Anand for his asthma?
(a) An inhaler.
(b) Steam baths.
(c) Brandy and water.
(d) Cod liver oil.

4. While traveling around the island as part of his new government job, where does Mr. Biswas establish an office?
(a) In downtown Port of Spain.
(b) At his house in Shorthills.
(c) In an abandoned shopping center.
(d) At Hanuman House.

5. In Book 1, Chapter 3, which relative betrays Mr. Biswas to the Tulsis?
(a) Owad.
(b) Sharma.
(c) Pundit Tulsi.
(d) Govind.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which high-paying government agency is Mr. Biswas invited to join?

2. What do the Tulsis hire Mr. Biswas to do in their dry goods store?

3. What does Mr. Biswas purchase through a government sponsored loan?

4. Where does Mr. Biswas live after Mrs. Tulsi evicts him from the house in Port of Spain?

5. In Book 2, Chapter 5, which character does Mr. Biswas decide to focus his attention on?

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