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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What comment does the midwife make about the newborn Mr. Biswas?
(a) "Whatever you do, keep this boy away from his father."
(b) "Whatever you do, this boy will bring you bad luck."
(c) "Whatever you do, keep this boy away from the water."
(d) "Whatever you do, this boy will eat up his own mother and father."

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

3. During his illness, what happens to the house that Mr. Biswas was constructing?
(a) It is burnt.
(b) It is sold.
(c) His brothers finish building the house.
(d) Seth and his family move in.

4. After recovering from his illness, how does Mr. Biswas view his future?
(a) As the beginning of his real life.
(b) As a new beginning on a new house.
(c) As dedicated to family.
(d) As bleak and hopeless.

5. What pursues the Tulsi chickens?
(a) The children.
(b) Wild dogs.
(c) Snakes and mongooses.
(d) Hawks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What solution does Seth recommend for Mr. Biswas' financial problems?

2. Why does the man in the café need to sell his house?

3. What is the doctor's diagnosis of Mr. Biswas' illness?

4. While Anand is preparing for examinations, what does Shama give him each day?

5. In Book 2, Chapter 5, which character does Mr. Biswas decide to focus his attention on?

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