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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. 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) A compulsory school attendance law is passed.
(d) He is too young to work.

2. In the prologue, what severance is Mr. Biswas given after he is fired?
(a) A hundred rupees and a taxicab ride home.
(b) Fifteen rupees and a free police radio.
(c) None.
(d) Three months' notice and a free newspaper delivered to his door each morning.

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

4. How does Shama's family react to the purchase of the house?
(a) They worry and warn Shama of the evils of the city.
(b) With snide, cutting remarks and insults.
(c) They beg Shama to stay with them.
(d) With enthusiasm and encouragement.

5. Where does Sharma go to prepare for the birth of her first child?
(a) A room above the store.
(b) A hospital on the mainland.
(c) The local hospital.
(d) The Hanuman House.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mr. Biswas accuse the Tulsis of being "orthodox Roman Catholic Hindus"?

2. In Book 1, Chapter 3, which relative betrays Mr. Biswas to the Tulsis?

3. How does Mr. Biswas anger Owad?

4. While at school, what talent does Mr. Biswas discover he has?

5. What does Mr. Biswas dislike about Sharma?

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