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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. Why is Shekhar jealous of Owad?
(a) Shekhar claims he wanted to study at Cambridge.
(b) He loves Owad's fiance.
(c) Owad is Mrs. Tulsi's favorite child.
(d) He wishes he could work overseas.

2. Why does Mr. Biswas accuse the Tulsis of being "orthodox Roman Catholic Hindus"?
(a) Because two boys in the house attend mass at a Catholic school.
(b) Because the family closes shop for the Christmas holiday.
(c) Because the family does business with a Catholic investor.
(d) Because Owad's best friend is Catholic.

3. Which relative urges Mr. Biswas to find a job after several months spent recuperating at Hanuman House?
(a) Mrs. Tulsi.
(b) Govind.
(c) Seth.
(d) Sharma.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the doctor's diagnosis of Mr. Biswas' illness?

2. What treatment does the doctor recommend for Mr. Biswas?

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

4. How many days does the pundit recommend Mr. Biswas' father wait before seeing his newborn son?

5. What job does Mr. Biswas have as a child?

(see the answer key)

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