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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. How does Mr. Biswas' father die?
(a) He falls off a cliff.
(b) He is murdered by the bandits.
(c) He drowns.
(d) From an infected wound.

2. Which subject does Anand excel in at school?
(a) English composition.
(b) Lettering.
(c) Science.
(d) Mathematics.

3. In Book 1, Chapter 5, what gift does Mr. Biswas give Savi?
(a) A beautiful dress.
(b) A chess set.
(c) A porcelain doll.
(d) An elaborate dollhouse.

4. What solution does Seth recommend for Mr. Biswas' financial problems?
(a) Selling the store to his English investor.
(b) Burning the store and collecting the insurance.
(c) Declaring bankruptcy.
(d) Hiring thugs to collect debts.

5. What is Savi's nickname when she is at the Hanuman House?
(a) Little doll.
(b) Little Sharma.
(c) Little paddler.
(d) Little flower.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Tulsi women feed their chickens?

2. In the prologue, why is Mr. Biswas pleased with his wife Shama?

3. What does Mungroo sue Mr. Biswas for?

4. While at school, what talent does Mr. Biswas discover he has?

5. What deformity does the newborn Mr. Biswas have?

(see the answer key)

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