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

2. What deformity does the newborn Mr. Biswas have?
(a) A club foot.
(b) Six fingers on each hand.
(c) Crossed eyes.
(d) A cleft palate.

3. What outrageous claim does Owad make about Russian cotton?
(a) It is edible.
(b) It naturally grows in different colors and does not need to be dyed.
(c) The cotton bolls grow as large as tennis balls.
(d) It is as heavy as wool.

4. In Book 2, Chapter 5, which character does Mr. Biswas decide to focus his attention on?
(a) Savi.
(b) Bipti.
(c) Anand.
(d) Shama.

5. What author does Mr. Biswas favor during the period of time when working conditions at "The Sentinel" become extremely stressful?
(a) Emily Dickinson.
(b) W.C. Fields.
(c) Edgar Allen Poe.
(d) Charles Dickens.

Short Answer Questions

1. When his commute to work becomes difficult, where does Mr. Biswas find lodging?

2. How does Shama react to the purchase of the house?

3. Why does Mr. Biswas feel like a Deserving Destitute?

4. What did Owad study while overseas?

5. When Mr. Burnett leaves the "Sentinel," where does he go?

(see the answer key)

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