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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 does Mr. Biswas recommend his wife do to earn money?
(a) Sell vegetables.
(b) Sell her hair.
(c) Sell their old car.
(d) Work at the school.

2. In the prologue, why is Mr. Biswas pleased with his wife Shama?
(a) She confronts his boss after he is fired.
(b) She does not run back to her family when he is fired.
(c) She supports the family by getting a job in a local school.
(d) She makes his favorite meal the night he is fired.

3. Who sold Mr. Biswas the house?
(a) An old woman who reminded him of his mother.
(b) A greedy real estate agent.
(c) His wealthy uncle.
(d) A solicitor's clerk.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Mr. Biswas study with Pundit Jairam?

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

4. Where does Mr. Biswas work with Bhandat, Ajodha's brother?

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

(see the answer key)

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