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

2. Which room in Hanuman House does Mr. Biswas occupy while he is ill?
(a) The front living room.
(b) Mrs. Tulsi's bedroom.
(c) The back of the kitchen.
(d) Seth's bedroom.

3. What does Mr. Biswas study with Pundit Jairam?
(a) The Hindi language and Hindu religious ceremonies.
(b) English as a second language.
(c) Agriculture and Earth Science.
(d) Pottery making.

4. Why does Mr. Biswas accuse the Tulsis of being "orthodox Roman Catholic Hindus"?
(a) Because Owad's best friend is Catholic.
(b) Because the family does business with a Catholic investor.
(c) Because the family closes shop for the Christmas holiday.
(d) Because two boys in the house attend mass at a Catholic school.

5. What does Sharma blame for the failure of the store?
(a) The greed of their customers.
(b) Mr. Biswas' lazy behavior.
(c) The poor economy.
(d) The overuse of credit.

Short Answer Questions

1. What disease afflicts Bipti's father?

2. In Book 1, Chapter 5, where does Mr. Biswas spend Christmas?

3. What do the Tulsis hire Mr. Biswas to do in their dry goods store?

4. After his father's death, where does Mr. Biswas live?

5. How does Mr. Biswas invest the money he saved from his sign painting days?

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