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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. What treatment does the doctor recommend for Mr. Biswas?
(a) Radiation and chemotherapy.
(b) Ovaltine, vitamins, and rest.
(c) An experimental medication.
(d) Hospitalization.

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

3. Why does Shama destroy the gift Mr. Biswas gave Savi?
(a) Because the dress was Western in style.
(b) To keep peace in the family.
(c) To make her obedient.
(d) She feels girls should not play a man's game.

4. In the prologue, how does Shama attempt to earn money?
(a) By selling used cars.
(b) By stealing food and selling back to the market.
(c) By buying potatoes wholesale and then reselling them.
(d) By working as a custodian for the local school.

5. While Anand is preparing for examinations, what does he do every morning and evening?
(a) Deliver newspapers.
(b) Attend Yoga classes.
(c) Exercise.
(d) Attend tutoring sessions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color does Mr. Biswas paint his typewriter?

2. Which relative brings Mr. Biswas back to Hanuman House?

3. In Book 1, Chapter 5, after Mr. Biswas runs out of money for construction, what does he use for building material?

4. Whom does Mr. Biswas borrow money from in order to purchase the house in Book 2, Chapter 6?

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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