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

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

3. According to pundit, what must Mr. Biswas stay away from?
(a) Trees and water.
(b) Sunlight.
(c) The road.
(d) Bulls and calves.

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

5. What disease afflicts Bipti's father?
(a) Leprosy.
(b) Polio.
(c) Lupus.
(d) Asthma.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. Biswas reply to his mother's claim that she will end up in the poorhouse because of him?

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

3. Why is Mr. Biswas sent to school?

4. How is the beginning of the prologue unusual?

5. What comment does the midwife make about the newborn Mr. Biswas?

(see the answer key)

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