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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 his Aunt Tara's house.
(b) In a mud hut owned by Aunt Tara.
(c) In a cave on the cliff.
(d) In an apartment with his mother.

2. How does Mr. Biswas lose his childhood job?
(a) The calves are stolen by bandits.
(b) He breaks a stack of dishes.
(c) The calf drowns.
(d) A goat falls off a cliff.

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

4. Why does Pundit Jairam send Mr. Biswas back home?
(a) Because stress was making Mr. Biswas ill.
(b) Because Mr. Biswas tainted the oleander tree with urine.
(c) Because Pundit Jairam became too ill to teach.
(d) Because Mr. Biswas was severely homesick.

5. While at school, what talent does Mr. Biswas discover he has?
(a) Mathematics.
(b) Ornate lettering.
(c) English.
(d) Public speaking.

Short Answer Questions

1. What job does Mr. Biswas have as a child?

2. What does Mr. Biswas dislike about Sharma?

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

4. Who attacks Mr. Biswas in Book 2, Chapter 3?

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

(see the answer key)

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