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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. What is eventually discovered on Bipti's property after it is sold?
(a) Hindi artifacts.
(b) Gold.
(c) A grave.
(d) Oil.

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

3. How does Mr. Biswas invest the money he saved from his sign painting days?
(a) In stocking the store and purchasing household goods.
(b) In an English business.
(c) In gold.
(d) In stocks and bonds.

4. When Mr. Biswas becomes disillusioned about his marriage to Sharma, where does he go?
(a) To the store in The Chase.
(b) To England.
(c) To seek Pundit Tulsi's advice.
(d) Back to his mother's house.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What disease afflicts Bipti's father?

2. What is Mr. Biswas' favorite hobby?

3. How does Mr. Biswas lose his childhood job?

4. In Book 1, Chapter 3, which relative betrays Mr. Biswas to the Tulsis?

5. Who attacks Mr. Biswas in Book 2, Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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