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

2. What color does Mr. Biswas paint his typewriter?
(a) Yellow.
(b) Black.
(c) Blue.
(d) Silver.

3. Why does Mr. Biswas accuse the Tulsis of being "orthodox Roman Catholic Hindus"?
(a) Because the family closes shop for the Christmas holiday.
(b) Because two boys in the house attend mass at a Catholic school.
(c) Because the family does business with a Catholic investor.
(d) Because Owad's best friend is Catholic.

4. Which newspaper offers Mr. Biswas a job?
(a) "The Trinidad Sentinel."
(b) "The Trinidad News."
(c) "The Trinidad Times."
(d) "The Trinidad Star."

5. What treatment does Mrs. Tulsi give Anand for his asthma?
(a) Brandy and water.
(b) Steam baths.
(c) An inhaler.
(d) Cod liver oil.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Book 2, Chapter 1, what city does Mr. Biswas move to?

3. Who is Mr. Biswas' supervisor at the new government agency?

4. Who attacks Mr. Biswas in Book 2, Chapter 3?

5. How has Pundit Tulsi been immortalized?

(see the answer key)

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