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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapter 3, The Tulsis.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the beginning of Chapter 2, who buys the Bipti's property?
(a) Her next door neighbor, Dhari.
(b) Her sister, Tara.
(c) The owners of the sugar cane plantation.
(d) A foreign investor.

2. What literature does Mr. Biswas leave open on tables throughout the Hanuman house?
(a) Christian booklets.
(b) Real estate brochures.
(c) Political pamphlets.
(d) Dry goods catalogs.

3. What does Mr. Biswas study with Pundit Jairam?
(a) English as a second language.
(b) The Hindi language and Hindu religious ceremonies.
(c) Pottery making.
(d) Agriculture and Earth Science.

4. How many days does the pundit recommend Mr. Biswas' father wait before seeing his newborn son?
(a) 12.
(b) 21.
(c) 90.
(d) 7.

5. What does Bipti's father believe caused the argument between Bipti and her husband?
(a) The white calf.
(b) Fate.
(c) Bipti's attitude.
(d) Hard times.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book 1, Chapter 3, which relative betrays Mr. Biswas to the Tulsis?

2. How has Pundit Tulsi been immortalized?

3. How is the beginning of the prologue unusual?

4. When Mr. Biswas becomes disillusioned about his marriage to Sharma, where does he go?

5. What does Mr. Biswas dislike about Sharma?

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