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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, keep this boy away from the water."
(b) "Whatever you do, keep this boy away from his father."
(c) "Whatever you do, this boy will bring you bad luck."
(d) "Whatever you do, this boy will eat up his own mother and father."

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

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

4. What unlucky trait does the pundit claim Mr. Biswas will have?
(a) A lisp.
(b) A sneeze.
(c) A glassy stare.
(d) A limp.

5. In Book 1, Chapter 2, who runs away with Dehuti?
(a) Ramchand, Aunt Tara's yard boy.
(b) No one.
(c) Mr. Biswas, her brother.
(d) Pundit Jairam, her teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mr. Biswas' favorite hobby?

2. What book is Mr. Biswas keep for the rest of his life after being unable to return it to school?

3. Why is Mr. Biswas sent to school?

4. Who sold Mr. Biswas the house?

5. What was the purchase price of Mr. Biswas' house?

(see the answer key)

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