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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 Shama's family react to the purchase of the house?
(a) With enthusiasm and encouragement.
(b) They worry and warn Shama of the evils of the city.
(c) They beg Shama to stay with them.
(d) With snide, cutting remarks and insults.

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

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

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

5. What unlucky trait does the pundit claim Mr. Biswas will have?
(a) A sneeze.
(b) A limp.
(c) A glassy stare.
(d) A lisp.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many days does the pundit recommend Mr. Biswas' father wait before seeing his newborn son?

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

4. According to pundit, what must Mr. Biswas stay away from?

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

(see the answer key)

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