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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. In Book 1, Chapter 2, who runs away with Dehuti?
(a) Ramchand, Aunt Tara's yard boy.
(b) Mr. Biswas, her brother.
(c) No one.
(d) Pundit Jairam, her teacher.

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

3. What comment does the midwife make about the newborn Mr. Biswas?
(a) "Whatever you do, this boy will bring you bad luck."
(b) "Whatever you do, keep this boy away from his father."
(c) "Whatever you do, this boy will eat up his own mother and father."
(d) "Whatever you do, keep this boy away from the water."

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

5. When Mr. Biswas sees a child destroying some of the store's stock, what does his reaction cause the mother of the accused child to do?
(a) She beats her son.
(b) She yells at Mr. Biswas.
(c) She yells at her son.
(d) She ignores Mr. Biswas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Pundit Tulsi famous for?

2. What does Mr. Biswas do when he is bored at the shop?

3. What is Mr. Biswas' favorite hobby?

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

5. What physical reaction does Mr. Biswas have to stress?

(see the answer key)

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