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

2. What was the purchase price of Mr. Biswas' house?
(a) $2,450.
(b) $3,000.
(c) $5,500.
(d) $13,000.

3. Who sold Mr. Biswas the house?
(a) A solicitor's clerk.
(b) A greedy real estate agent.
(c) His wealthy uncle.
(d) An old woman who reminded him of his mother.

4. How does Mr. Biswas anger Owad?
(a) By spitting on him.
(b) By cursing his family.
(c) By ignoring him.
(d) By hitting him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What unlucky trait does the pundit claim Mr. Biswas will have?

2. How is the beginning of the prologue unusual?

3. In Book 1, Chapter 2, who runs away with Dehuti?

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

5. What is Mr. Biswas' favorite hobby?

(see the answer key)

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