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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 the prologue, why is Mr. Biswas pleased with his wife Shama?
(a) She does not run back to her family when he is fired.
(b) She supports the family by getting a job in a local school.
(c) She makes his favorite meal the night he is fired.
(d) She confronts his boss after he is fired.

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

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

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

5. What was the purchase price of Mr. Biswas' house?
(a) $5,500.
(b) $13,000.
(c) $2,450.
(d) $3,000.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What literature does Mr. Biswas leave open on tables throughout the Hanuman house?

3. How does Mr. Biswas' father die?

4. What is Pundit Tulsi famous for?

5. Why is Mr. Biswas sent to school?

(see the answer key)

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