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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. Why does Mr. Biswas accuse the Tulsis of being "orthodox Roman Catholic Hindus"?
(a) Because two boys in the house attend mass at a Catholic school.
(b) Because the family closes shop for the Christmas holiday.
(c) Because the family does business with a Catholic investor.
(d) Because Owad's best friend is Catholic.

2. What type of work does Mr. Biswas first perform for the newspaper?
(a) He washes the windows.
(b) He cleans the lavatory.
(c) He sweeps the floor.
(d) He paints signs.

3. Which character does Owad attack verbally?
(a) Savi.
(b) Seth.
(c) Mrs. Tulsi.
(d) Anand.

4. In the beginning of Book 2, Chapter 3, which family member refuses to relocate?
(a) Ramchand.
(b) Savi.
(c) Seth.
(d) Govind.

5. How does Mr. Biswas reply to his mother's claim that she will end up in the poorhouse because of him?
(a) He declares she will never go hungry as long as he is alive.
(b) He faints.
(c) He declares that he will find his own job and buy his own house.
(d) He cries and runs out of the house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Savi's nickname when she is at the Hanuman House?

2. Who remains with Mr. Biswas at Green Vale when Sharma leaves?

3. After his father's death, where does Mr. Biswas live?

4. Why does Shama destroy the gift Mr. Biswas gave Savi?

5. According to pundit, what must Mr. Biswas stay away from?

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