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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapter 6, A Departure.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which room in Hanuman House does Mr. Biswas occupy while he is ill?
(a) The back of the kitchen.
(b) The front living room.
(c) Mrs. Tulsi's bedroom.
(d) Seth's bedroom.

3. Who sold Mr. Biswas the house?
(a) A solicitor's clerk.
(b) His wealthy uncle.
(c) An old woman who reminded him of his mother.
(d) A greedy real estate agent.

4. Why is Mr. Biswas sent to school?
(a) His aunt wants him to have the best opportunities possible.
(b) A compulsory school attendance law is passed.
(c) He is too young to work.
(d) His father left money in his will for his schooling.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the furniture in Mr. Biswas' house while he is ill?

2. Which relative brings Mr. Biswas back to Hanuman House?

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

4. In Book 1, Chapter 5, after Mr. Biswas runs out of money for construction, what does he use for building material?

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

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