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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. 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 eat up his own mother and father."
(c) "Whatever you do, keep this boy away from his father."
(d) "Whatever you do, this boy will bring you bad luck."

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

3. In Book 1, Chapter 3, which relative betrays Mr. Biswas to the Tulsis?
(a) Owad.
(b) Sharma.
(c) Govind.
(d) Pundit Tulsi.

4. Who attacks Mr. Biswas in Book 2, Chapter 3?
(a) Sharma.
(b) Govind.
(c) Pundit Tulsi.
(d) Owad.

5. What job is Mr. Biswas fired from in the prologue?
(a) Overseer for a sugar plantation.
(b) Police officer in Trinidad.
(c) Reporter for the Trinidad "Sentinel."
(d) Taxicab driver in Trinidad.

Short Answer Questions

1. What literature does Mr. Biswas leave open on tables throughout the Hanuman house?

2. While at school, what talent does Mr. Biswas discover he has?

3. How does Mr. Biswas lose his childhood job?

4. How does Shama's family react to the purchase of the house?

5. How does Shama react to the purchase of the house?

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