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

2. What does Mr. Biswas recommend his wife do to earn money?
(a) Sell her hair.
(b) Sell vegetables.
(c) Sell their old car.
(d) Work at the school.

3. What is Mr. Biswas' favorite hobby?
(a) Chess.
(b) Walking.
(c) Reading.
(d) Cooking.

4. What happens to the furniture in Mr. Biswas' house while he is ill?
(a) It is sold.
(b) It is moved back to Hanuman House.
(c) It is burned.
(d) Thieves break in and steal it.

5. Which character fails the examination?
(a) Ramchand.
(b) Vididhar.
(c) Govind.
(d) Anand.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Biswas love about Sharma?

2. What sign does Mr. Biswas post on his house in Shorthills?

3. What does Mr. Biswas read in bed while living at Green Vale?

4. How does Mr. Biswas attempt to collect the money owed to the store?

5. Which high-paying government agency is Mr. Biswas invited to join?

(see the answer key)

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