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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. Where does Sharma go to prepare for the birth of her first child?
(a) A room above the store.
(b) The local hospital.
(c) A hospital on the mainland.
(d) The Hanuman House.

2. How does Mr. Biswas' father die?
(a) He is murdered by the bandits.
(b) He drowns.
(c) He falls off a cliff.
(d) From an infected wound.

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

4. What job does Mr. Biswas have as a child?
(a) Washing the dishes for his aunt each day.
(b) Tending the goats in the field each day.
(c) Leading the calves to market each week.
(d) Taking water to the neighbor's calf each day.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which subject does Anand excel in at school?

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

3. What type of garden does the work crew destroy in Chapter 2 of Book 2?

4. What justification does Seth give for the destruction of the garden?

5. In the prologue, how does Shama attempt to earn money?

(see the answer key)

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