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

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

3. When Mr. Biswas and Sharma have an argument while they stay together for a few days at Green Vale, what happens?
(a) Mr. Biswas slaps Sharma.
(b) Mr. Biswas kicks Sharma.
(c) Sharma kicks Mr. Biswas.
(d) Sharma slaps Mr. Biswas.

4. Why does Mr. Biswas accuse the Tulsis of being "orthodox Roman Catholic Hindus"?
(a) Because the family closes shop for the Christmas holiday.
(b) Because the family does business with a Catholic investor.
(c) Because two boys in the house attend mass at a Catholic school.
(d) Because Owad's best friend is Catholic.

5. What does Mr. Biswas do when he sees a relative's child destroying some of the store's stock?
(a) He beats the boy.
(b) He beats the boy's mother.
(c) He yells at the boy's mother.
(d) He yells at the boy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What book is Mr. Biswas keep for the rest of his life after being unable to return it to school?

2. In the beginning of Chapter 2, who buys the Bipti's property?

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

4. In the prologue, why is Mr. Biswas pleased with his wife Shama?

5. What does Bipti's father believe caused the argument between Bipti and her husband?

(see the answer key)

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