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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapter 4, The Chase.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Pundit Jairam send Mr. Biswas back home?
(a) Because stress was making Mr. Biswas ill.
(b) Because Mr. Biswas tainted the oleander tree with urine.
(c) Because Mr. Biswas was severely homesick.
(d) Because Pundit Jairam became too ill to teach.

2. In the prologue, how much of the mortgage is left on Mr. Biswas' house?
(a) $5,500.
(b) $3,000.
(c) $2,450.
(d) $13,000.

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

4. Why is Mr. Biswas sent to school?
(a) He is too young to work.
(b) His father left money in his will for his schooling.
(c) His aunt wants him to have the best opportunities possible.
(d) A compulsory school attendance law is passed.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What literature does Mr. Biswas leave open on tables throughout the Hanuman house?

2. After his father's death, where does Mr. Biswas live?

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

4. What does Mr. Biswas study with Pundit Jairam?

5. How does Mr. Biswas' father die?

(see the answer key)

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