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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapter 3, The Tulsis.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Mr. Biswas becomes disillusioned about his marriage to Sharma, where does he go?
(a) To England.
(b) Back to his mother's house.
(c) To seek Pundit Tulsi's advice.
(d) To the store in The Chase.

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

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

5. What does Mr. Biswas discover about Sharma after they move to The Chase?
(a) She is leaving him.
(b) She is pregnant.
(c) She is a brilliant mathematician.
(d) She is not a virgin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Biswas recommend his wife do to earn money?

2. How many days does the pundit recommend Mr. Biswas' father wait before seeing his newborn son?

3. What does Mr. Biswas love about Sharma?

4. Where does Mr. Biswas work with Bhandat, Ajodha's brother?

5. What book is Mr. Biswas keep for the rest of his life after being unable to return it to school?

(see the answer key)

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