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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Chapter 6, The Revolution.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Owad snub when he returns home?
(a) Mrs. Tulsi.
(b) Seth.
(c) Savi.
(d) Mr. Biswas.

2. Who is Mr. Biswas' supervisor at the new government agency?
(a) Mr. Armand.
(b) Miss Sigand.
(c) Miss Logie.
(d) Mrs. Tulsi.

3. In Book 1, Chapter 5, what gift does Mr. Biswas give Savi?
(a) A porcelain doll.
(b) A beautiful dress.
(c) A chess set.
(d) An elaborate dollhouse.

4. Which room in Hanuman House does Mr. Biswas occupy while he is ill?
(a) The back of the kitchen.
(b) Mrs. Tulsi's bedroom.
(c) Seth's bedroom.
(d) The front living room.

5. How is the beginning of the prologue unusual?
(a) All the dialogue is in Hindi.
(b) Mr. Biswas begins telling his own story.
(c) The prologue begins with the end of Mr. Biswas' story.
(d) The prologue begins with Mr. Biswas' murder.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Biswas offer to do for free for the editor of the newspaper?

2. What does Sharma blame for the failure of the store?

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

4. In the beginning of Book 2, Chapter 3, which family member refuses to relocate?

5. What does Mr. Biswas use to begin construction on his new house in Book 1, Chapter 5?

(see the answer key)

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