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

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

3. In Book 2, Chapter 1, where does Mr. Biswas find his mother living?
(a) With his brother Pratap.
(b) With Mrs. Tulsi.
(c) In a mud hovel.
(d) With his brother Prasad.

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

5. What do the Tulsis hire Mr. Biswas to do in their dry goods store?
(a) Put up stock.
(b) Run the counter.
(c) Clean the bathroom.
(d) Paint signs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Biswas love about Sharma?

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

3. What does Mrs. Tulsi purchase in Port of Spain?

4. What does Mr. Biswas dislike about Sharma?

5. In Book 2, Chapter 5, which character does Mr. Biswas decide to focus his attention on?

(see the answer key)

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