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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. When Mr. Burnett leaves the "Sentinel," where does he go?
(a) He moves to London and works at the Times.
(b) He tours the U.S. with a circus.
(c) He accepts a job from Mrs. Tulsi.
(d) He runs a local grocery.

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

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

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

5. Which relative brings Mr. Biswas back to Hanuman House?
(a) Seth.
(b) Sharma.
(c) Mrs. Tulsi.
(d) Govind.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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