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

2. Why does Shama destroy the gift Mr. Biswas gave Savi?
(a) She feels girls should not play a man's game.
(b) To keep peace in the family.
(c) To make her obedient.
(d) Because the dress was Western in style.

3. After Mr. Biswas completes his house In Book 2, Chapter 3, which relative moves in with him?
(a) Bipti.
(b) Anand.
(c) Seth.
(d) Ramchand.

4. What is eventually discovered on Bipti's property after it is sold?
(a) A grave.
(b) Oil.
(c) Gold.
(d) Hindi artifacts.

5. According to pundit, what must Mr. Biswas stay away from?
(a) Sunlight.
(b) Trees and water.
(c) Bulls and calves.
(d) The road.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Tulsi women feed their chickens?

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

3. In the beginning of Chapter 2, who buys the Bipti's property?

4. When Mr. Biswas becomes disillusioned about his marriage to Sharma, where does he go?

5. In Book 2, Chapter 1, where does Mr. Biswas find his mother living?

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