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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. Who remains with Mr. Biswas at Green Vale when Sharma leaves?
(a) Savi.
(b) Mungroo.
(c) Anand.
(d) Seth.

2. What does Mr. Biswas love about Sharma?
(a) Her figure.
(b) Her mouth.
(c) Her smile.
(d) Her voice.

3. Which relative urges Mr. Biswas to find a job after several months spent recuperating at Hanuman House?
(a) Sharma.
(b) Mrs. Tulsi.
(c) Seth.
(d) Govind.

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

5. What does Sharma want to have done to the house being built in Book 1, Chapter 5?
(a) She wants the house blessed.
(b) She wants electricity installed.
(c) She wants carpet on the bare floors.
(d) She wants running water inside the house.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the beginning of the prologue unusual?

2. What comment does the midwife make about the newborn Mr. Biswas?

3. What treatment does the doctor recommend for Mr. Biswas?

4. What literature does Mr. Biswas leave open on tables throughout the Hanuman house?

5. How does Mr. Biswas decorate his room in Green Vale?

(see the answer key)

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