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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 is Mr. Biswas sent to school?
(a) A compulsory school attendance law is passed.
(b) He is too young to work.
(c) His father left money in his will for his schooling.
(d) His aunt wants him to have the best opportunities possible.

2. How does Shama's family react to the purchase of the house?
(a) With snide, cutting remarks and insults.
(b) With enthusiasm and encouragement.
(c) They worry and warn Shama of the evils of the city.
(d) They beg Shama to stay with them.

3. How many days does the pundit recommend Mr. Biswas' father wait before seeing his newborn son?
(a) 90.
(b) 12.
(c) 21.
(d) 7.

4. In the prologue, how does Shama attempt to earn money?
(a) By selling used cars.
(b) By working as a custodian for the local school.
(c) By buying potatoes wholesale and then reselling them.
(d) By stealing food and selling back to the market.

5. What "code" name does Mr. Biswas use when traveling for the newspaper?
(a) The Scarlet Pimpernel.
(b) The Dart.
(c) Mr. Dickens.
(d) W.C. Fields.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Shama destroy the gift Mr. Biswas gave Savi?

2. After the family's first harvest does not produce the gains expected, how do some of the Tulsi women plan to earn money?

3. According to pundit, what must Mr. Biswas stay away from?

4. What is Mr. Biswas' favorite hobby?

5. How does Mr. Biswas anger Owad?

(see the answer key)

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