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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. 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 making incense from orangewood.
(b) By selling chickens.
(c) By selling eggs.
(d) By renting land to sharecroppers.

2. In Book 1, Chapter 5, where does Mr. Biswas spend Christmas?
(a) At Green Vale.
(b) In Port of Spain.
(c) At Hanuman house.
(d) In England.

3. When Mr. Biswas sees a child destroying some of the store's stock, what does his reaction cause the mother of the accused child to do?
(a) She ignores Mr. Biswas.
(b) She beats her son.
(c) She yells at Mr. Biswas.
(d) She yells at her son.

4. In Book 1, Chapter 5, what gift does Mr. Biswas give Savi?
(a) An elaborate dollhouse.
(b) A beautiful dress.
(c) A chess set.
(d) A porcelain doll.

5. What type of work does Mr. Biswas first perform for the newspaper?
(a) He sweeps the floor.
(b) He washes the windows.
(c) He paints signs.
(d) He cleans the lavatory.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character receives a scholarship to the university?

2. In the prologue, why is Mr. Biswas pleased with his wife Shama?

3. Which subject does Anand excel in at school?

4. What does Mungroo sue Mr. Biswas for?

5. What presents do the children receive the Christmas after Owad goes to England?

(see the answer key)

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