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

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

3. What does Mr. Biswas dislike about Sharma?
(a) Her nose.
(b) Her figure.
(c) Her smile.
(d) Her voice.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Mr. Biswas love about Sharma?

5. What do the Tulsis hire Mr. Biswas to do in their dry goods store?

(see the answer key)

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