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

2. What is the doctor's diagnosis of Mr. Biswas' illness?
(a) Nerves and a vitamin deficiency.
(b) Lupus.
(c) Pneumonia.
(d) Cancer.

3. What does Mr. Biswas do when he is bored at the shop?
(a) Paints landscape murals and reads novels.
(b) Counts the little bit of money in the cashbox.
(c) Plays solitaire.
(d) Sweeps the floor and rearranges the stock.

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

5. While at school, what talent does Mr. Biswas discover he has?
(a) Ornate lettering.
(b) English.
(c) Public speaking.
(d) Mathematics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Savi's nickname when she is at the Hanuman House?

3. According to pundit, what must Mr. Biswas stay away from?

4. Why is Mr. Biswas sent to school?

5. Why does Pundit Jairam send Mr. Biswas back home?

(see the answer key)

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