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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. Who attacks Mr. Biswas in Book 2, Chapter 3?
(a) Govind.
(b) Owad.
(c) Sharma.
(d) Pundit Tulsi.

2. What literature does Mr. Biswas leave open on tables throughout the Hanuman house?
(a) Dry goods catalogs.
(b) Christian booklets.
(c) Real estate brochures.
(d) Political pamphlets.

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

4. What is Pundit Tulsi famous for?
(a) Being the first Pundit in Trinidad to be elected governor.
(b) Being a wealthy plantation owner.
(c) His astonishingly accurate prophecies.
(d) Being the first man on Trinidad to be killed by a motor car.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Mr. Biswas anger Owad?

3. What do the Tulsis hire Mr. Biswas to do in their dry goods store?

4. Who sold Mr. Biswas the house?

5. How does Shama's family react to the purchase of the house?

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