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

2. Why does Mr. Biswas accuse the Tulsis of being "orthodox Roman Catholic Hindus"?
(a) Because the family closes shop for the Christmas holiday.
(b) Because two boys in the house attend mass at a Catholic school.
(c) Because Owad's best friend is Catholic.
(d) Because the family does business with a Catholic investor.

3. In Book 2, Chapter 1, what city does Mr. Biswas move to?
(a) Arwacas.
(b) Moruga.
(c) Port of Spain.
(d) Matura.

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

5. Which relative brings Mr. Biswas back to Hanuman House?
(a) Seth.
(b) Mrs. Tulsi.
(c) Sharma.
(d) Govind.

Short Answer Questions

1. What author does Mr. Biswas favor during the period of time when working conditions at "The Sentinel" become extremely stressful?

2. What is the doctor's diagnosis of Mr. Biswas' illness?

3. Before Book 2, Chapter 3, which family member has managed the family's estates?

4. What literature does Mr. Biswas leave open on tables throughout the Hanuman house?

5. In Book 1, Chapter 5, what gift does Mr. Biswas give Savi?

(see the answer key)

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