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

2. What unlucky trait does the pundit claim Mr. Biswas will have?
(a) A limp.
(b) A glassy stare.
(c) A sneeze.
(d) A lisp.

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

4. In Book 1, Chapter 5, after Mr. Biswas runs out of money for construction, what does he use for building material?
(a) Bricks from an old estate.
(b) Tree branches, corroded tin, and stolen asphalt.
(c) Cinder blocks.
(d) Cardboard.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How has Pundit Tulsi been immortalized?

2. What physical reaction does Mr. Biswas have to stress?

3. How does Mr. Biswas attempt to collect the money owed to the store?

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

5. After recovering from his illness, how does Mr. Biswas view his future?

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