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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 treatment does the doctor recommend for Mr. Biswas?
(a) Ovaltine, vitamins, and rest.
(b) Radiation and chemotherapy.
(c) An experimental medication.
(d) Hospitalization.

2. What structure does Seth plan to build on the garden site?
(a) A fruit stand.
(b) A store.
(c) A hotel.
(d) A garage.

3. Before Book 2, Chapter 3, which family member has managed the family's estates?
(a) Govind.
(b) Ramchand.
(c) Mrs. Tulsi.
(d) Seth.

4. After the family's first harvest does not produce the gains expected, how do some of the Tulsi women plan to earn money?
(a) By renting land to sharecroppers.
(b) By selling chickens.
(c) By selling eggs.
(d) By making incense from orangewood.

5. In Book 1, Chapter 3, which relative betrays Mr. Biswas to the Tulsis?
(a) Owad.
(b) Govind.
(c) Pundit Tulsi.
(d) Sharma.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book 1, Chapter 5, after Mr. Biswas runs out of money for construction, what does he use for building material?

2. What treatment does Ramchand recommend for Mr. Biswas?

3. What pursues the Tulsi chickens?

4. In Book 2, Chapter 3, what gift does the family plan to give each child?

5. What is Pundit Tulsi famous for?

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