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

2. When his commute to work becomes difficult, where does Mr. Biswas find lodging?
(a) In Mrs. Tulsi's new house.
(b) With Ramchand.
(c) In a small apartment.
(d) In a hotel.

3. Which character enrolls in remedial classes at the college?
(a) Govind.
(b) Ramchand.
(c) Vididhar.
(d) Anand.

4. In Book 2, Chapter 3, what gift does the family plan to give each child?
(a) A kitten.
(b) A puppy.
(c) A book.
(d) A sheep.

5. Why is Mr. Biswas asked to join the new government agency after the war?
(a) Because of his experience in working with the Deserving Destitutes.
(b) Because he has a large family.
(c) Because of his writing skills.
(d) Because of his experience in construction.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Tulsi women feed their chickens?

2. What pursues the Tulsi chickens?

3. Why is Shekhar jealous of Owad?

4. What "code" name does Mr. Biswas use when traveling for the newspaper?

5. Who remains with Mr. Biswas at Green Vale when Sharma leaves?

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