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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. In Book 2, Chapter 5, which character does Mr. Biswas decide to focus his attention on?
(a) Anand.
(b) Shama.
(c) Bipti.
(d) Savi.

2. In Book 2, Chapter 1, what city does Mr. Biswas move to?
(a) Moruga.
(b) Port of Spain.
(c) Matura.
(d) Arwacas.

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

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

5. How has Pundit Tulsi been immortalized?
(a) In a drinking song.
(b) In a poem.
(c) With a statue.
(d) In a painting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Biswas purchase through a government sponsored loan?

2. What does Mr. Biswas dislike about Sharma?

3. When Mr. Biswas becomes disillusioned about his marriage to Sharma, where does he go?

4. While traveling around the island as part of his new government job, where does Mr. Biswas establish an office?

5. In Book 2, Chapter 5, which items does Mrs. Tulsi insist on showing everyone?

(see the answer key)

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