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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 much of the mortgage is left on Mr. Biswas' house?
(a) $3,000.
(b) $5,500.
(c) $13,000.
(d) $2,450.

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

3. What does Mr. Biswas love about Sharma?
(a) Her smile.
(b) Her figure.
(c) Her voice.
(d) Her mouth.

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?
(a) She yells at her son.
(b) She beats her son.
(c) She ignores Mr. Biswas.
(d) She yells at Mr. Biswas.

5. What is Green Vale?
(a) A hotel run by Seth.
(b) One of the Tulsis' sugar estates.
(c) An English manor.
(d) An estate on the mainland.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the beginning of the prologue unusual?

2. When Mr. Biswas and Sharma have an argument while they stay together for a few days at Green Vale, what happens?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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