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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) They beg Shama to stay with them.
(b) They worry and warn Shama of the evils of the city.
(c) With snide, cutting remarks and insults.
(d) With enthusiasm and encouragement.

2. Why does Mr. Biswas accuse the Tulsis of being "orthodox Roman Catholic Hindus"?
(a) Because two boys in the house attend mass at a Catholic school.
(b) Because the family does business with a Catholic investor.
(c) Because Owad's best friend is Catholic.
(d) Because the family closes shop for the Christmas holiday.

3. What does Mr. Biswas do when he is bored at the shop?
(a) Paints landscape murals and reads novels.
(b) Plays solitaire.
(c) Sweeps the floor and rearranges the stock.
(d) Counts the little bit of money in the cashbox.

4. What does Mr. Biswas dislike about Sharma?
(a) Her smile.
(b) Her figure.
(c) Her nose.
(d) Her voice.

5. How does Mr. Biswas attempt to collect the money owed to the store?
(a) He goes door to door to collect debts himself.
(b) He hires a solicitor to collect debts from customers.
(c) He calls on the local police for assistance.
(d) He sues all of his customers.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Mr. Biswas work with Bhandat, Ajodha's brother?

3. What is Mr. Biswas' favorite hobby?

4. When Mr. Biswas becomes disillusioned about his marriage to Sharma, where does he go?

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

(see the answer key)

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