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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapter 5, Green Vale.

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) "The Lives of Engineers"
(b) "That Body of Yours"
(c) "Book of Comprehensive Knowledge"
(d) "Bell's Standard Elocutionist"

2. In Book 1, Chapter 5, after Mr. Biswas runs out of money for construction, what does he use for building material?
(a) Tree branches, corroded tin, and stolen asphalt.
(b) Cinder blocks.
(c) Cardboard.
(d) Bricks from an old estate.

3. What disease afflicts Bipti's father?
(a) Lupus.
(b) Polio.
(c) Asthma.
(d) Leprosy.

4. 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, keep this boy away from the water."
(d) "Whatever you do, this boy will bring you bad luck."

5. What does Mr. Biswas read in bed while living at Green Vale?
(a) The old newspapers that wallpaper his walls.
(b) Political magazines.
(c) Charles Dickens.
(d) Hindi literature.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book 1, Chapter 5, what gift does Mr. Biswas give Savi?

2. Why is Mr. Biswas sent to school?

3. Where does Sharma go to prepare for the birth of her first child?

4. What job does Mr. Biswas have as a child?

5. What does Sharma use to treat bedbugs?

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