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

2. What job is Mr. Biswas fired from in the prologue?
(a) Taxicab driver in Trinidad.
(b) Reporter for the Trinidad "Sentinel."
(c) Police officer in Trinidad.
(d) Overseer for a sugar plantation.

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

4. How many days does the pundit recommend Mr. Biswas' father wait before seeing his newborn son?
(a) 21.
(b) 90.
(c) 7.
(d) 12.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How has Pundit Tulsi been immortalized?

2. What does Mr. Biswas love about Sharma?

3. What is Mr. Biswas' favorite hobby?

4. Who remains with Mr. Biswas at Green Vale when Sharma leaves?

5. What does Mungroo sue Mr. Biswas for?

(see the answer key)

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