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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. In the prologue, how does Shama attempt to earn money?
(a) By stealing food and selling back to the market.
(b) By working as a custodian for the local school.
(c) By buying potatoes wholesale and then reselling them.
(d) By selling used cars.

2. What does Mr. Biswas use to begin construction on his new house in Book 1, Chapter 5?
(a) Cinder blocks.
(b) Salvaged or cheaply purchased used materials.
(c) Fresh lumber from the field.
(d) Bricks from an old estate.

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

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

5. What solution does Seth recommend for Mr. Biswas' financial problems?
(a) Selling the store to his English investor.
(b) Hiring thugs to collect debts.
(c) Burning the store and collecting the insurance.
(d) Declaring bankruptcy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. Biswas react when he sees his lodgings at Green Vale?

2. After his father's death, where does Mr. Biswas live?

3. How many days does the pundit recommend Mr. Biswas' father wait before seeing his newborn son?

4. In the prologue, what severance is Mr. Biswas given after he is fired?

5. Why is Mr. Biswas sent to school?

(see the answer key)

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