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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 does Mr. Biswas dislike about Sharma?
(a) Her smile.
(b) Her voice.
(c) Her figure.
(d) Her nose.

2. Where does Mr. Biswas work with Bhandat, Ajodha's brother?
(a) A school.
(b) A rum shop.
(c) A factory.
(d) A sugar cane plantation.

3. How does Mr. Biswas invest the money he saved from his sign painting days?
(a) In stocking the store and purchasing household goods.
(b) In stocks and bonds.
(c) In an English business.
(d) In gold.

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

5. What does Sharma use to treat bedbugs?
(a) Lysol.
(b) Gasoline.
(c) Alcohol.
(d) Kerosene.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to pundit, what must Mr. Biswas stay away from?

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

3. What do the Tulsis hire Mr. Biswas to do in their dry goods store?

4. When Mr. Biswas sees a child destroying some of the store's stock, what does his reaction cause the mother of the accused child to do?

5. In the prologue, how does Shama attempt to earn money?

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