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

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

3. What does Bipti do the day before Mr. Biswas is born?
(a) Crosses the path of a white calf.
(b) Faints at the market.
(c) Goes to her parents' home with her three children.
(d) Falls down the stairs.

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

5. What unlucky trait does the pundit claim Mr. Biswas will have?
(a) A lisp.
(b) A limp.
(c) A sneeze.
(d) A glassy stare.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. Biswas reply to his mother's claim that she will end up in the poorhouse because of him?

2. What comment does the midwife make about the newborn Mr. Biswas?

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

4. What disease afflicts Bipti's father?

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

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