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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 does Mr. Biswas' father die?
(a) From an infected wound.
(b) He is murdered by the bandits.
(c) He drowns.
(d) He falls off a cliff.

2. What comment does the midwife make about the newborn Mr. Biswas?
(a) "Whatever you do, keep this boy away from his father."
(b) "Whatever you do, this boy will eat up his own mother and father."
(c) "Whatever you do, this boy will bring you bad luck."
(d) "Whatever you do, keep this boy away from the water."

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

4. Why does Mr. Biswas accuse the Tulsis of being "orthodox Roman Catholic Hindus"?
(a) Because the family closes shop for the Christmas holiday.
(b) Because two boys in the house attend mass at a Catholic school.
(c) Because the family does business with a Catholic investor.
(d) Because Owad's best friend is Catholic.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Biswas discover about Sharma after they move to The Chase?

2. What does Mr. Biswas dislike about Sharma?

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

4. How has Pundit Tulsi been immortalized?

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

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