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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. According to pundit, what must Mr. Biswas stay away from?
(a) Bulls and calves.
(b) Sunlight.
(c) The road.
(d) Trees and water.

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

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

4. Where does Mrs. Tulsi go when she leaves the Port of Spain?
(a) Moruga.
(b) Arwacas.
(c) Matura.
(d) Matelot.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What treatment does Ramchand recommend for Mr. Biswas?

2. What does Bipti's father believe caused the argument between Bipti and her husband?

3. What does Sharma use to treat bedbugs?

4. Why does Sharma call her daughter Savi?

5. What does Mr. Biswas do when he sees a relative's child destroying some of the store's stock?

(see the answer key)

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