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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 comment does the midwife make about the newborn Mr. Biswas?
(a) "Whatever you do, this boy will eat up his own mother and father."
(b) "Whatever you do, this boy will bring you bad luck."
(c) "Whatever you do, keep this boy away from his father."
(d) "Whatever you do, keep this boy away from the water."

2. What type of garden does the work crew destroy in Chapter 2 of Book 2?
(a) A vegetable garden.
(b) An English-style flower garden.
(c) A rose garden.
(d) A Japanese rock garden.

3. Where does Sharma go to prepare for the birth of her first child?
(a) The local hospital.
(b) A room above the store.
(c) The Hanuman House.
(d) A hospital on the mainland.

4. How has Pundit Tulsi been immortalized?
(a) With a statue.
(b) In a poem.
(c) In a drinking song.
(d) In a painting.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What presents do the children receive the Christmas after Owad goes to England?

5. Where does Dorothy work?

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