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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Chapter 2, The New Regime.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What solution does Seth recommend for Mr. Biswas' financial problems?
(a) Declaring bankruptcy.
(b) Selling the store to his English investor.
(c) Burning the store and collecting the insurance.
(d) Hiring thugs to collect debts.

2. When Mr. Biswas becomes disillusioned about his marriage to Sharma, where does he go?
(a) Back to his mother's house.
(b) To seek Pundit Tulsi's advice.
(c) To the store in The Chase.
(d) To England.

3. How does Mr. Biswas attempt to collect the money owed to the store?
(a) He calls on the local police for assistance.
(b) He sues all of his customers.
(c) He hires a solicitor to collect debts from customers.
(d) He goes door to door to collect debts himself.

4. What does Mr. Biswas love about Sharma?
(a) Her voice.
(b) Her mouth.
(c) Her figure.
(d) Her smile.

5. What happens to the furniture in Mr. Biswas' house while he is ill?
(a) It is burned.
(b) Thieves break in and steal it.
(c) It is sold.
(d) It is moved back to Hanuman House.

Short Answer Questions

1. What justification does Seth give for the destruction of the garden?

2. Which relative urges Mr. Biswas to find a job after several months spent recuperating at Hanuman House?

3. Why does Sharma call her daughter Savi?

4. What does Mungroo sue Mr. Biswas for?

5. What does Sharma blame for the failure of the store?

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