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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. While at school, what talent does Mr. Biswas discover he has?
(a) Mathematics.
(b) English.
(c) Ornate lettering.
(d) Public speaking.

2. After his father's death, where does Mr. Biswas live?
(a) In a cave on the cliff.
(b) In a mud hut owned by Aunt Tara.
(c) In his Aunt Tara's house.
(d) In an apartment with his mother.

3. What job does Mr. Biswas have as a child?
(a) Tending the goats in the field each day.
(b) Leading the calves to market each week.
(c) Washing the dishes for his aunt each day.
(d) Taking water to the neighbor's calf each day.

4. How does Mr. Biswas attempt to collect the money owed to the store?
(a) He sues all of his customers.
(b) He hires a solicitor to collect debts from customers.
(c) He goes door to door to collect debts himself.
(d) He calls on the local police for assistance.

5. How does Mr. Biswas reply to his mother's claim that she will end up in the poorhouse because of him?
(a) He declares that he will find his own job and buy his own house.
(b) He faints.
(c) He cries and runs out of the house.
(d) He declares she will never go hungry as long as he is alive.

Short Answer Questions

1. What comment does the midwife make about the newborn Mr. Biswas?

2. What is Green Vale?

3. What does Sharma blame for the failure of the store?

4. Why does Pundit Jairam send Mr. Biswas back home?

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

(see the answer key)

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