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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. What type of house does Mr. Biswas buy?
(a) A flimsy two story.
(b) A condo.
(c) A large three story.
(d) A small bungalow.

2. Why is Mr. Biswas sent to school?
(a) His aunt wants him to have the best opportunities possible.
(b) His father left money in his will for his schooling.
(c) A compulsory school attendance law is passed.
(d) He is too young to work.

3. How does Mr. Biswas lose his childhood job?
(a) A goat falls off a cliff.
(b) He breaks a stack of dishes.
(c) The calves are stolen by bandits.
(d) The calf drowns.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the prologue, how much of the mortgage is left on Mr. Biswas' house?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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