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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Chapter 3, The Shorthills Adventure.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. After recovering from his illness, how does Mr. Biswas view his future?
(a) As bleak and hopeless.
(b) As the beginning of his real life.
(c) As a new beginning on a new house.
(d) As dedicated to family.

5. Which relative urges Mr. Biswas to find a job after several months spent recuperating at Hanuman House?
(a) Govind.
(b) Sharma.
(c) Mrs. Tulsi.
(d) Seth.

Short Answer Questions

1. After recovering from his illness, how does Mr. Biswas view his past?

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

3. What disease afflicts Bipti's father?

4. Where does Shekhar live once he is married?

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

(see the answer key)

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