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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 does Mrs. Tulsi purchase in Port of Spain?
(a) A store.
(b) A house.
(c) An automobile.
(d) A hotel.

2. After Mr. Biswas completes his house In Book 2, Chapter 3, which relative moves in with him?
(a) Seth.
(b) Bipti.
(c) Anand.
(d) Ramchand.

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

4. 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) She believes that saying her daughter's true name aloud is unlucky.
(d) Because Mr. Biswas dislikes the name.

5. In Book 2, Chapter 1, where does Mr. Biswas find his mother living?
(a) With his brother Pratap.
(b) With Mrs. Tulsi.
(c) With his brother Prasad.
(d) In a mud hovel.

Short Answer Questions

1. After recovering from his illness, how does Mr. Biswas view his past?

2. What solution does Seth recommend for Mr. Biswas' financial problems?

3. What physical reaction does Mr. Biswas have to stress?

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

5. What pursues the Tulsi chickens?

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