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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Shama borrow from Basdai?
(a) Flour.
(b) A handcart.
(c) A rope.
(d) $200

3. What does Mr. Biswas' new neighbor think he should have paid for the house?
(a) $500.
(b) $5,000.
(c) $4,000.
(d) $6,000.

4. 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.

5. What does Mr. Biswas use to begin construction on his new house in Book 1, Chapter 5?
(a) Fresh lumber from the field.
(b) Cinder blocks.
(c) Salvaged or cheaply purchased used materials.
(d) Bricks from an old estate.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Basdai?

2. What unlucky trait does the pundit claim Mr. Biswas will have?

3. What do the Tulsi women feed their chickens?

4. Who begs Mr. Biswas for a Deserving Destitute award?

5. What is the price of the house for sale in Book 2, Chapter 6?

(see the answer key)

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