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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 book is Mr. Biswas keep for the rest of his life after being unable to return it to school?
(a) "Book of Comprehensive Knowledge"
(b) "Bell's Standard Elocutionist"
(c) "That Body of Yours"
(d) "The Lives of Engineers"

2. According to pundit, what must Mr. Biswas stay away from?
(a) Bulls and calves.
(b) The road.
(c) Sunlight.
(d) Trees and water.

3. What does Mr. Biswas study with Pundit Jairam?
(a) Pottery making.
(b) English as a second language.
(c) Agriculture and Earth Science.
(d) The Hindi language and Hindu religious ceremonies.

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

5. In the prologue, how does Shama attempt to earn money?
(a) By selling used cars.
(b) By stealing food and selling back to the market.
(c) By working as a custodian for the local school.
(d) By buying potatoes wholesale and then reselling them.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Shama react to the purchase of the house?

4. What does Mr. Biswas dislike about Sharma?

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

(see the answer key)

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