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

2. What physical reaction does Mr. Biswas have to stress?
(a) Stomach pains.
(b) Fainting.
(c) Tremors.
(d) Headaches.

3. How is the beginning of the prologue unusual?
(a) The prologue begins with the end of Mr. Biswas' story.
(b) All the dialogue is in Hindi.
(c) Mr. Biswas begins telling his own story.
(d) The prologue begins with Mr. Biswas' murder.

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

5. How does Mr. Biswas reply to his mother's claim that she will end up in the poorhouse because of him?
(a) He declares she will never go hungry as long as he is alive.
(b) He cries and runs out of the house.
(c) He faints.
(d) He declares that he will find his own job and buy his own house.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Mr. Biswas sent to school?

2. What does Bipti's father believe caused the argument between Bipti and her husband?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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