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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. After his father's death, where does Mr. Biswas live?
(a) In a cave on the cliff.
(b) In a mud hut owned by Aunt Tara.
(c) In his Aunt Tara's house.
(d) In an apartment with his mother.

2. What deformity does the newborn Mr. Biswas have?
(a) Crossed eyes.
(b) A club foot.
(c) A cleft palate.
(d) Six fingers on each hand.

3. In Book 1, Chapter 2, who runs away with Dehuti?
(a) Pundit Jairam, her teacher.
(b) Mr. Biswas, her brother.
(c) Ramchand, Aunt Tara's yard boy.
(d) No one.

4. What does Mr. Biswas study with Pundit Jairam?
(a) Pottery making.
(b) Agriculture and Earth Science.
(c) The Hindi language and Hindu religious ceremonies.
(d) English as a second language.

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

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. What was the purchase price of Mr. Biswas' house?

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

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