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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Chapter 5, The Void.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What deformity does the newborn Mr. Biswas have?
(a) A cleft palate.
(b) Six fingers on each hand.
(c) Crossed eyes.
(d) A club foot.

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

3. In Book 2, Chapter 1, which relative invites Mr. Biswas for a visit?
(a) Govind.
(b) Seth.
(c) Bipti.
(d) Ramchand.

4. Who begs Mr. Biswas for a Deserving Destitute award?
(a) Mrs. Tulsi.
(b) A homeless man.
(c) Shama.
(d) Five of the Tulsi widows.

5. Which room in Hanuman House does Mr. Biswas occupy while he is ill?
(a) The back of the kitchen.
(b) The front living room.
(c) Seth's bedroom.
(d) Mrs. Tulsi's bedroom.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color does Mr. Biswas paint his typewriter?

2. Where are the examination scores posted?

3. What disease afflicts Bipti's father?

4. What does Mr. Biswas do when he sees a relative's child destroying some of the store's stock?

5. In Book 1, Chapter 2, who runs away with Dehuti?

(see the answer key)

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