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

2. Which character enrolls in remedial classes at the college?
(a) Anand.
(b) Ramchand.
(c) Vididhar.
(d) Govind.

3. In Book 2, Chapter 5, which items does Mrs. Tulsi insist on showing everyone?
(a) Dead rats.
(b) Owad's letters.
(c) Mr. Biswas' scathing articles.
(d) Her new carpets.

4. What does Mrs. Tulsi purchase in Port of Spain?
(a) A hotel.
(b) An automobile.
(c) A store.
(d) A house.

5. How does Mr. Biswas anger Owad?
(a) By spitting on him.
(b) By cursing his family.
(c) By hitting him.
(d) By ignoring him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What treatment does Mrs. Tulsi give Anand for his asthma?

2. What literature does Mr. Biswas leave open on tables throughout the Hanuman house?

3. Why is Mr. Biswas asked to join the new government agency after the war?

4. Why does Mrs. Tulsi evict everyone from the house in Port of Spain?

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

(see the answer key)

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