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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 is Shekhar jealous of Owad?
(a) Shekhar claims he wanted to study at Cambridge.
(b) He loves Owad's fiance.
(c) He wishes he could work overseas.
(d) Owad is Mrs. Tulsi's favorite child.

2. What opposition does Mr. Biswas have to the family's plan to raise sheep?
(a) No one has the time to look after the flock.
(b) The family does not own enough pasture.
(c) He believes it is immoral for Hindus to raise sheep for meat.
(d) Sheep are noisy and smell bad.

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

4. During his illness, what happens to the house that Mr. Biswas was constructing?
(a) It is sold.
(b) It is burnt.
(c) His brothers finish building the house.
(d) Seth and his family move in.

5. Whom does Mr. Biswas meet in the café?
(a) A co-worker.
(b) His brother, Pratap.
(c) A widower.
(d) A solicitor's clerk.

Short Answer Questions

1. What job is Mr. Biswas fired from in the prologue?

2. What does Sharma use to treat bedbugs?

3. What does W.C. Tuttle purchase in Book 2, Chapter 5?

4. What claim does Prakash make that offends Mr. Biswas?

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

(see the answer key)

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