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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 type of work does Mr. Biswas first perform for the newspaper?
(a) He washes the windows.
(b) He sweeps the floor.
(c) He paints signs.
(d) He cleans the lavatory.

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

3. What literature does Mr. Biswas leave open on tables throughout the Hanuman house?
(a) Political pamphlets.
(b) Real estate brochures.
(c) Christian booklets.
(d) Dry goods catalogs.

4. Why is Mr. Biswas asked to join the new government agency after the war?
(a) Because of his experience in construction.
(b) Because he has a large family.
(c) Because of his experience in working with the Deserving Destitutes.
(d) Because of his writing skills.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the job of the certificate searcher?

4. How has Pundit Tulsi been immortalized?

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

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