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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 prologue, how much of the mortgage is left on Mr. Biswas' house?
(a) $3,000.
(b) $13,000.
(c) $5,500.
(d) $2,450.

2. What deformity does the newborn Mr. Biswas have?
(a) A cleft palate.
(b) A club foot.
(c) Six fingers on each hand.
(d) Crossed eyes.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Pundit Jairam send Mr. Biswas back home?

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

3. How is the beginning of the prologue unusual?

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

5. What does Mr. Biswas study with Pundit Jairam?

(see the answer key)

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