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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 Book 1, Chapter 5, what gift does Mr. Biswas give Savi?
(a) An elaborate dollhouse.
(b) A chess set.
(c) A porcelain doll.
(d) A beautiful dress.

2. What is Savi's nickname when she is at the Hanuman House?
(a) Little flower.
(b) Little doll.
(c) Little Sharma.
(d) Little paddler.

3. Why does Pundit Jairam send Mr. Biswas back home?
(a) Because stress was making Mr. Biswas ill.
(b) Because Pundit Jairam became too ill to teach.
(c) Because Mr. Biswas was severely homesick.
(d) Because Mr. Biswas tainted the oleander tree with urine.

4. In Book 1, Chapter 5, after Mr. Biswas runs out of money for construction, what does he use for building material?
(a) Cinder blocks.
(b) Bricks from an old estate.
(c) Tree branches, corroded tin, and stolen asphalt.
(d) Cardboard.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. In Book 1, Chapter 2, who runs away with Dehuti?

5. Why is Mr. Biswas sent to school?

(see the answer key)

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