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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What opposition does Mr. Biswas have to the family's plan to raise sheep?
(a) No one has the time to look after the flock.
(b) The family does not own enough pasture.
(c) He believes it is immoral for Hindus to raise sheep for meat.
(d) Sheep are noisy and smell bad.

2. What does Bipti's father believe caused the argument between Bipti and her husband?
(a) Bipti's attitude.
(b) The white calf.
(c) Fate.
(d) Hard times.

3. What disease afflicts Bipti's father?
(a) Lupus.
(b) Asthma.
(c) Leprosy.
(d) Polio.

4. What type of club does Owad join after he returns home?
(a) A chess club.
(b) A yacht club.
(c) A tennis club.
(d) A political club.

5. What justification does Seth give for the destruction of the garden?
(a) He reminds Mr. Biswas that he owns the land.
(b) His plan will make more money than the produce from the garden.
(c) The vegetable plants were already dying.
(d) He sees the garden as a silly waste of space.

Short Answer Questions

1. What about the house surprises Mr. Biswas?

2. How has Pundit Tulsi been immortalized?

3. What odorous problem arises soon after Mr. Biswas and his family move into the new house?

4. When his commute to work becomes difficult, where does Mr. Biswas find lodging?

5. Which character fails the examination?

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