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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. In the prologue, how much of the mortgage is left on Mr. Biswas' house?
(a) $5,500.
(b) $13,000.
(c) $3,000.
(d) $2,450.

2. 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 ignores Mr. Biswas.
(d) She yells at Mr. Biswas.

3. What comment does the midwife make about the newborn Mr. Biswas?
(a) "Whatever you do, this boy will bring you bad luck."
(b) "Whatever you do, this boy will eat up his own mother and father."
(c) "Whatever you do, keep this boy away from his father."
(d) "Whatever you do, keep this boy away from the water."

4. What is Green Vale?
(a) An English manor.
(b) One of the Tulsis' sugar estates.
(c) An estate on the mainland.
(d) A hotel run by Seth.

5. In Book 1, Chapter 3, which relative betrays Mr. Biswas to the Tulsis?
(a) Sharma.
(b) Pundit Tulsi.
(c) Owad.
(d) Govind.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Biswas do when he is bored at the shop?

2. What does Sharma blame for the failure of the store?

3. What unlucky trait does the pundit claim Mr. Biswas will have?

4. What literature does Mr. Biswas leave open on tables throughout the Hanuman house?

5. What does Mr. Biswas discover about Sharma after they move to The Chase?

(see the answer key)

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