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

2. What comment does the midwife make about the newborn Mr. Biswas?
(a) "Whatever you do, keep this boy away from his father."
(b) "Whatever you do, this boy will eat up his own mother and father."
(c) "Whatever you do, keep this boy away from the water."
(d) "Whatever you do, this boy will bring you bad luck."

3. What does Bipti do the day before Mr. Biswas is born?
(a) Crosses the path of a white calf.
(b) Faints at the market.
(c) Falls down the stairs.
(d) Goes to her parents' home with her three children.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the prologue, how does Shama attempt to earn money?

2. What is eventually discovered on Bipti's property after it is sold?

3. What job is Mr. Biswas fired from in the prologue?

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

5. How does Shama react to the purchase of the house?

(see the answer key)

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