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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 "code" name does Mr. Biswas use when traveling for the newspaper?
(a) The Scarlet Pimpernel.
(b) Mr. Dickens.
(c) W.C. Fields.
(d) The Dart.

2. Who is Mr. Biswas' supervisor at the new government agency?
(a) Miss Sigand.
(b) Mrs. Tulsi.
(c) Miss Logie.
(d) Mr. Armand.

3. What does Mr. Biswas purchase through a government sponsored loan?
(a) An automobile.
(b) An office building.
(c) An apartment.
(d) A house.

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

5. How does the editor react to Mr. Biswas' free work?
(a) He promotes Mr. Biswas to head custodian.
(b) He offers Mr. Biswas $15 a week to write articles.
(c) He gives Mr. Biswas construction supplies.
(d) He offers Mr. Biswas $15 a week to proofread articles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Biswas discover about Sharma after they move to The Chase?

2. Where does Mr. Biswas live after Mrs. Tulsi evicts him from the house in Port of Spain?

3. In Book 2, Chapter 1, which relative invites Mr. Biswas for a visit?

4. What is the job of the certificate searcher?

5. Why does Mr. Biswas accuse the Tulsis of being "orthodox Roman Catholic Hindus"?

(see the answer key)

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