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

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

3. What is Pundit Tulsi famous for?
(a) Being the first man on Trinidad to be killed by a motor car.
(b) Being a wealthy plantation owner.
(c) His astonishingly accurate prophecies.
(d) Being the first Pundit in Trinidad to be elected governor.

4. How does Shama's family react to the purchase of the house?
(a) With snide, cutting remarks and insults.
(b) They beg Shama to stay with them.
(c) With enthusiasm and encouragement.
(d) They worry and warn Shama of the evils of the city.

5. What type of house does Mr. Biswas buy?
(a) A flimsy two story.
(b) A condo.
(c) A small bungalow.
(d) A large three story.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. Biswas reply to his mother's claim that she will end up in the poorhouse because of him?

2. What unlucky trait does the pundit claim Mr. Biswas will have?

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

4. How does Mr. Biswas anger Owad?

5. What does Mr. Biswas recommend his wife do to earn money?

(see the answer key)

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