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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 beginning of Chapter 2, who buys the Bipti's property?
(a) A foreign investor.
(b) The owners of the sugar cane plantation.
(c) Her next door neighbor, Dhari.
(d) Her sister, Tara.

2. After his father's death, where does Mr. Biswas live?
(a) In a cave on the cliff.
(b) In his Aunt Tara's house.
(c) In a mud hut owned by Aunt Tara.
(d) In an apartment with his mother.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What job does Mr. Biswas have as a child?

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

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

4. In Book 1, Chapter 2, who runs away with Dehuti?

5. How does Mr. Biswas' father die?

(see the answer key)

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