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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 the prologue, why is Mr. Biswas pleased with his wife Shama?
(a) She makes his favorite meal the night he is fired.
(b) She does not run back to her family when he is fired.
(c) She confronts his boss after he is fired.
(d) She supports the family by getting a job in a local school.

2. While at school, what talent does Mr. Biswas discover he has?
(a) Mathematics.
(b) Ornate lettering.
(c) Public speaking.
(d) English.

3. 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.

4. Why does Sharma call her daughter Savi?
(a) She believes that the name will bless her daughter.
(b) She believes that saying her daughter's true name aloud is unlucky.
(c) Because Mr. Biswas dislikes the name.
(d) Savi is a variant of Sharma's own name.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Biswas dislike about Sharma?

2. In the prologue, how much of the mortgage is left on Mr. Biswas' house?

3. In the beginning of Chapter 2, who buys the Bipti's property?

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

5. What literature does Mr. Biswas leave open on tables throughout the Hanuman house?

(see the answer key)

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