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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 does Bipti's father believe caused the argument between Bipti and her husband?
(a) Fate.
(b) Hard times.
(c) Bipti's attitude.
(d) The white calf.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What physical reaction does Mr. Biswas have to stress?

2. In the prologue, how much of the mortgage is left on Mr. Biswas' house?

3. In the prologue, how does Shama attempt to earn money?

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

5. How does Mr. Biswas anger Owad?

(see the answer key)

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