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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 do when he sees a relative's child destroying some of the store's stock?
(a) He yells at the boy's mother.
(b) He beats the boy's mother.
(c) He beats the boy.
(d) He yells at the boy.

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

3. How does Mr. Biswas anger Owad?
(a) By cursing his family.
(b) By spitting on him.
(c) By hitting him.
(d) By ignoring him.

4. Why does Shama destroy the gift Mr. Biswas gave Savi?
(a) To keep peace in the family.
(b) Because the dress was Western in style.
(c) She feels girls should not play a man's game.
(d) To make her obedient.

5. How does Shama react to the purchase of the house?
(a) With enthusiasm.
(b) With skepticism.
(c) With anger.
(d) With feigned indifference.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mr. Biswas becomes disillusioned about his marriage to Sharma, where does he go?

2. Which relatives visit Mr. Biswas while he is ill?

3. Which relative brings Mr. Biswas back to Hanuman House?

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

5. How is the beginning of the prologue unusual?

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