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

2. What does Mungroo sue Mr. Biswas for?
(a) Neglect.
(b) Assault.
(c) Defamation.
(d) Theft.

3. What happens to the furniture in Mr. Biswas' house while he is ill?
(a) Thieves break in and steal it.
(b) It is moved back to Hanuman House.
(c) It is burned.
(d) It is sold.

4. What does Mr. Biswas dislike about Sharma?
(a) Her smile.
(b) Her voice.
(c) Her nose.
(d) Her figure.

5. How does the family at Hanuman House learn that Mr. Biswas is sick?
(a) Through a phone call.
(b) Through a rumor.
(c) In a newspaper article.
(d) Through a message.

Short Answer Questions

1. What treatment does Ramchand recommend for Mr. Biswas?

2. Why does Sharma call her daughter Savi?

3. How does Mr. Biswas lose his childhood job?

4. How does Mr. Biswas attempt to collect the money owed to the store?

5. When Mr. Biswas sees a child destroying some of the store's stock, what does his reaction cause the mother of the accused child to do?

(see the answer key)

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