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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. How many days does the pundit recommend Mr. Biswas' father wait before seeing his newborn son?
(a) 90.
(b) 12.
(c) 21.
(d) 7.

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

3. In the prologue, what severance is Mr. Biswas given after he is fired?
(a) Fifteen rupees and a free police radio.
(b) A hundred rupees and a taxicab ride home.
(c) None.
(d) Three months' notice and a free newspaper delivered to his door each morning.

4. What does Mungroo sue Mr. Biswas for?
(a) Neglect.
(b) Assault.
(c) Defamation.
(d) Theft.

5. What does Bipti do the day before Mr. Biswas is born?
(a) Goes to her parents' home with her three children.
(b) Falls down the stairs.
(c) Faints at the market.
(d) Crosses the path of a white calf.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the prologue, how does Shama attempt to earn money?

2. Why does Sharma call her daughter Savi?

3. What does Mr. Biswas do when he sees a relative's child destroying some of the store's stock?

4. While at school, what talent does Mr. Biswas discover he has?

5. What does Mr. Biswas love about Sharma?

(see the answer key)

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