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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 job does Mr. Biswas have as a child?
(a) Washing the dishes for his aunt each day.
(b) Leading the calves to market each week.
(c) Taking water to the neighbor's calf each day.
(d) Tending the goats in the field each day.

2. Who remains with Mr. Biswas at Green Vale when Sharma leaves?
(a) Savi.
(b) Anand.
(c) Mungroo.
(d) Seth.

3. What political party has Owad become involved with while overseas?
(a) Communist.
(b) Socialist.
(c) Libertarian.
(d) Democratic.

4. What does Bipti's father believe caused the argument between Bipti and her husband?
(a) Bipti's attitude.
(b) The white calf.
(c) Fate.
(d) Hard times.

5. In Book 2, Chapter 3, what gift does the family plan to give each child?
(a) A sheep.
(b) A puppy.
(c) A kitten.
(d) A book.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sharma call her daughter Savi?

2. What unlucky trait does the pundit claim Mr. Biswas will have?

3. In Book 2, Chapter 3, what does Chinta accuse Anand of doing?

4. Where does Dorothy work?

5. What deformity does the newborn Mr. Biswas have?

(see the answer key)

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