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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 read in bed while living at Green Vale?
(a) Hindi literature.
(b) Charles Dickens.
(c) Political magazines.
(d) The old newspapers that wallpaper his walls.

2. 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) Sharma kicks Mr. Biswas.
(c) Sharma slaps Mr. Biswas.
(d) Mr. Biswas kicks Sharma.

3. How has Pundit Tulsi been immortalized?
(a) In a poem.
(b) In a drinking song.
(c) In a painting.
(d) With a statue.

4. What type of house does Mr. Biswas buy?
(a) A small bungalow.
(b) A flimsy two story.
(c) A large three story.
(d) A condo.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which room in Hanuman House does Mr. Biswas occupy while he is ill?

2. How does Shama react to the purchase of the house?

3. How does Mr. Biswas react when he sees his lodgings at Green Vale?

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

5. How does Mr. Biswas lose his childhood job?

(see the answer key)

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