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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapter 2, Before the Tulsis.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many days does the pundit recommend Mr. Biswas' father wait before seeing his newborn son?
(a) 21.
(b) 12.
(c) 90.
(d) 7.

2. How does Mr. Biswas lose his childhood job?
(a) The calves are stolen by bandits.
(b) The calf drowns.
(c) A goat falls off a cliff.
(d) He breaks a stack of dishes.

3. In the beginning of Chapter 2, who buys the Bipti's property?
(a) Her next door neighbor, Dhari.
(b) Her sister, Tara.
(c) A foreign investor.
(d) The owners of the sugar cane plantation.

4. What was the purchase price of Mr. Biswas' house?
(a) $5,500.
(b) $13,000.
(c) $3,000.
(d) $2,450.

5. How is the beginning of the prologue unusual?
(a) The prologue begins with the end of Mr. Biswas' story.
(b) All the dialogue is in Hindi.
(c) Mr. Biswas begins telling his own story.
(d) The prologue begins with Mr. Biswas' murder.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What job does Mr. Biswas have as a child?

3. How does Shama react to the purchase of the house?

4. What type of house does Mr. Biswas buy?

5. What is Mr. Biswas' favorite hobby?

(see the answer key)

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