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

2. Why is Mr. Biswas sent to school?
(a) His father left money in his will for his schooling.
(b) His aunt wants him to have the best opportunities possible.
(c) He is too young to work.
(d) A compulsory school attendance law is passed.

3. Why does Mr. Biswas accuse the Tulsis of being "orthodox Roman Catholic Hindus"?
(a) Because two boys in the house attend mass at a Catholic school.
(b) Because Owad's best friend is Catholic.
(c) Because the family does business with a Catholic investor.
(d) Because the family closes shop for the Christmas holiday.

4. What physical reaction does Mr. Biswas have to stress?
(a) Fainting.
(b) Headaches.
(c) Stomach pains.
(d) Tremors.

5. Why does Shama destroy the gift Mr. Biswas gave Savi?
(a) To keep peace in the family.
(b) Because the dress was Western in style.
(c) She feels girls should not play a man's game.
(d) To make her obedient.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. Biswas anger Owad?

2. What does Bipti do the day before Mr. Biswas is born?

3. In the beginning of Chapter 2, who buys the Bipti's property?

4. In Book 1, Chapter 5, after Mr. Biswas runs out of money for construction, what does he use for building material?

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

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