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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 does Shama destroy the gift Mr. Biswas gave Savi?
(a) To keep peace in the family.
(b) She feels girls should not play a man's game.
(c) To make her obedient.
(d) Because the dress was Western in style.

2. How does Mr. Biswas' father die?
(a) He is murdered by the bandits.
(b) He falls off a cliff.
(c) He drowns.
(d) From an infected wound.

3. In Book 1, Chapter 5, where does Mr. Biswas spend Christmas?
(a) In England.
(b) At Hanuman house.
(c) At Green Vale.
(d) In Port of Spain.

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

5. What does Mr. Biswas dislike about Sharma?
(a) Her figure.
(b) Her smile.
(c) Her voice.
(d) Her nose.

Short Answer Questions

1. What job is Mr. Biswas fired from in the prologue?

2. 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?

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

4. What is eventually discovered on Bipti's property after it is sold?

5. How does Mr. Biswas anger Owad?

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