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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapter 2, Before the Tulsis.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What comment does the midwife make about the newborn Mr. Biswas?
(a) "Whatever you do, this boy will bring you bad luck."
(b) "Whatever you do, keep this boy away from the water."
(c) "Whatever you do, keep this boy away from his father."
(d) "Whatever you do, this boy will eat up his own mother and father."

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

3. How does Mr. Biswas' father die?
(a) He is murdered by the bandits.
(b) He drowns.
(c) He falls off a cliff.
(d) From an infected wound.

4. What job does Mr. Biswas have as a child?
(a) Leading the calves to market each week.
(b) Tending the goats in the field each day.
(c) Washing the dishes for his aunt each day.
(d) Taking water to the neighbor's calf each day.

5. In the prologue, how much of the mortgage is left on Mr. Biswas' house?
(a) $5,500.
(b) $3,000.
(c) $2,450.
(d) $13,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bipti's father believe caused the argument between Bipti and her husband?

2. How does Shama react to the purchase of the house?

3. Why does Pundit Jairam send Mr. Biswas back home?

4. How does Shama's family react to the purchase of the house?

5. What is Mr. Biswas' favorite hobby?

(see the answer key)

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