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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. In Book 1, Chapter 3, which relative betrays Mr. Biswas to the Tulsis?
(a) Owad.
(b) Sharma.
(c) Pundit Tulsi.
(d) Govind.

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

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

4. After his father's death, where does Mr. Biswas live?
(a) In an apartment with his mother.
(b) In a cave on the cliff.
(c) In a mud hut owned by Aunt Tara.
(d) In his Aunt Tara's house.

5. How many days does the pundit recommend Mr. Biswas' father wait before seeing his newborn son?
(a) 90.
(b) 12.
(c) 21.
(d) 7.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Pundit Tulsi famous for?

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

4. What does Bipti's father believe caused the argument between Bipti and her husband?

5. Why is Mr. Biswas sent to school?

(see the answer key)

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