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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 is the price of the house for sale in Book 2, Chapter 6?
(a) $6,000.
(b) $5,500.
(c) $5,000.
(d) $4,500.

2. In Book 1, Chapter 5, after Mr. Biswas runs out of money for construction, what does he use for building material?
(a) Cardboard.
(b) Cinder blocks.
(c) Bricks from an old estate.
(d) Tree branches, corroded tin, and stolen asphalt.

3. In Book 2, Chapter 1, what city does Mr. Biswas move to?
(a) Moruga.
(b) Matura.
(c) Arwacas.
(d) Port of Spain.

4. What does Sharma blame for the failure of the store?
(a) The greed of their customers.
(b) The poor economy.
(c) The overuse of credit.
(d) Mr. Biswas' lazy behavior.

5. In the prologue, how much of the mortgage is left on Mr. Biswas' house?
(a) $3,000.
(b) $2,450.
(c) $13,000.
(d) $5,500.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Pundit Jairam send Mr. Biswas back home?

2. Which character receives a scholarship to the university?

3. In Book 2, Chapter 3, what gift does the family plan to give each child?

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

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

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