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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) Fresh lumber from the field.
(b) Salvaged or cheaply purchased used materials.
(c) Cinder blocks.
(d) Bricks from an old estate.

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

3. How does Mr. Biswas attempt to collect the money owed to the store?
(a) He calls on the local police for assistance.
(b) He hires a solicitor to collect debts from customers.
(c) He sues all of his customers.
(d) He goes door to door to collect debts himself.

4. After recovering from his illness, how does Mr. Biswas view his future?
(a) As bleak and hopeless.
(b) As a new beginning on a new house.
(c) As dedicated to family.
(d) As the beginning of his real life.

5. What solution does Seth recommend for Mr. Biswas' financial problems?
(a) Burning the store and collecting the insurance.
(b) Selling the store to his English investor.
(c) Declaring bankruptcy.
(d) Hiring thugs to collect debts.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the prologue, how much of the mortgage is left on Mr. Biswas' house?

2. What does Mr. Biswas dislike about Sharma?

3. Who attacks Mr. Biswas in Book 2, Chapter 3?

4. How does Shama's family react to the purchase of the house?

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

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