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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. How does Shama's family react to the purchase of the house?
(a) With enthusiasm and encouragement.
(b) With snide, cutting remarks and insults.
(c) They beg Shama to stay with them.
(d) They worry and warn Shama of the evils of the city.

2. What does Mr. Biswas recommend his wife do to earn money?
(a) Sell her hair.
(b) Sell vegetables.
(c) Work at the school.
(d) Sell their old car.

3. What book is Mr. Biswas keep for the rest of his life after being unable to return it to school?
(a) "Book of Comprehensive Knowledge"
(b) "The Lives of Engineers"
(c) "That Body of Yours"
(d) "Bell's Standard Elocutionist"

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

5. What does Sharma use to treat bedbugs?
(a) Lysol.
(b) Gasoline.
(c) Kerosene.
(d) Alcohol.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the prologue, how does Shama attempt to earn money?

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

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

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

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

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