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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. What justification does Seth give for the destruction of the garden?
(a) His plan will make more money than the produce from the garden.
(b) He sees the garden as a silly waste of space.
(c) He reminds Mr. Biswas that he owns the land.
(d) The vegetable plants were already dying.

2. Who attacks Mr. Biswas in Book 2, Chapter 3?
(a) Govind.
(b) Owad.
(c) Sharma.
(d) Pundit Tulsi.

3. When Mr. Biswas becomes disillusioned about his marriage to Sharma, where does he go?
(a) To the store in The Chase.
(b) To seek Pundit Tulsi's advice.
(c) To England.
(d) Back to his mother's house.

4. While at school, what talent does Mr. Biswas discover he has?
(a) English.
(b) Mathematics.
(c) Public speaking.
(d) Ornate lettering.

5. What color does Mr. Biswas paint his typewriter?
(a) Blue.
(b) Silver.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Black.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Green Vale?

2. During his illness, what happens to the house that Mr. Biswas was constructing?

3. Where does Sharma go to prepare for the birth of her first child?

4. What solution does Seth recommend for Mr. Biswas' financial problems?

5. How does Mr. Biswas anger Owad?

(see the answer key)

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