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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 does Mr. Biswas' father die?
(a) He is murdered by the bandits.
(b) He falls off a cliff.
(c) He drowns.
(d) From an infected wound.

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

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

4. Where does Mr. Biswas work with Bhandat, Ajodha's brother?
(a) A sugar cane plantation.
(b) A school.
(c) A factory.
(d) A rum shop.

5. What job is Mr. Biswas fired from in the prologue?
(a) Reporter for the Trinidad "Sentinel."
(b) Overseer for a sugar plantation.
(c) Police officer in Trinidad.
(d) Taxicab driver in Trinidad.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bipti do the day before Mr. Biswas is born?

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

3. How is the beginning of the prologue unusual?

4. While at school, what talent does Mr. Biswas discover he has?

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

(see the answer key)

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