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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. What is Mr. Biswas' favorite hobby?
(a) Chess.
(b) Reading.
(c) Cooking.
(d) Walking.

2. Why is Mr. Biswas sent to school?
(a) His father left money in his will for his schooling.
(b) A compulsory school attendance law is passed.
(c) He is too young to work.
(d) His aunt wants him to have the best opportunities possible.

3. In the prologue, what severance is Mr. Biswas given after he is fired?
(a) Fifteen rupees and a free police radio.
(b) None.
(c) Three months' notice and a free newspaper delivered to his door each morning.
(d) A hundred rupees and a taxicab ride home.

4. While at school, what talent does Mr. Biswas discover he has?
(a) Public speaking.
(b) Ornate lettering.
(c) Mathematics.
(d) English.

5. What comment does the midwife make about the newborn Mr. Biswas?
(a) "Whatever you do, keep this boy away from the water."
(b) "Whatever you do, this boy will bring you bad luck."
(c) "Whatever you do, this boy will eat up his own mother and father."
(d) "Whatever you do, keep this boy away from his father."

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the beginning of Chapter 2, who buys the Bipti's property?

3. How does Mr. Biswas lose his childhood job?

4. In the prologue, how does Shama attempt to earn money?

5. In the prologue, why is Mr. Biswas pleased with his wife Shama?

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