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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. How does Mr. Biswas anger Owad?
(a) By hitting him.
(b) By ignoring him.
(c) By spitting on him.
(d) By cursing his family.

3. In the beginning of Chapter 2, who buys the Bipti's property?
(a) A foreign investor.
(b) The owners of the sugar cane plantation.
(c) Her next door neighbor, Dhari.
(d) Her sister, Tara.

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

5. What literature does Mr. Biswas leave open on tables throughout the Hanuman house?
(a) Dry goods catalogs.
(b) Real estate brochures.
(c) Political pamphlets.
(d) Christian booklets.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What job is Mr. Biswas fired from in the prologue?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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