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

3. Where does Mr. Biswas work with Bhandat, Ajodha's brother?
(a) A factory.
(b) A school.
(c) A sugar cane plantation.
(d) A rum shop.

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

5. Who sold Mr. Biswas the house?
(a) A greedy real estate agent.
(b) An old woman who reminded him of his mother.
(c) His wealthy uncle.
(d) A solicitor's clerk.

6. While at school, what talent does Mr. Biswas discover he has?
(a) Public speaking.
(b) Mathematics.
(c) English.
(d) Ornate lettering.

7. How is the beginning of the prologue unusual?
(a) All the dialogue is in Hindi.
(b) The prologue begins with Mr. Biswas' murder.
(c) The prologue begins with the end of Mr. Biswas' story.
(d) Mr. Biswas begins telling his own story.

8. What do the Tulsis hire Mr. Biswas to do in their dry goods store?
(a) Clean the bathroom.
(b) Run the counter.
(c) Put up stock.
(d) Paint signs.

9. Who remains with Mr. Biswas at Green Vale when Sharma leaves?
(a) Savi.
(b) Mungroo.
(c) Anand.
(d) Seth.

10. What is the doctor's diagnosis of Mr. Biswas' illness?
(a) Nerves and a vitamin deficiency.
(b) Pneumonia.
(c) Lupus.
(d) Cancer.

11. What does Sharma want to have done to the house being built in Book 1, Chapter 5?
(a) She wants the house blessed.
(b) She wants running water inside the house.
(c) She wants carpet on the bare floors.
(d) She wants electricity installed.

12. What does Sharma use to treat bedbugs?
(a) Lysol.
(b) Kerosene.
(c) Alcohol.
(d) Gasoline.

13. What unlucky trait does the pundit claim Mr. Biswas will have?
(a) A limp.
(b) A sneeze.
(c) A glassy stare.
(d) A lisp.

14. What type of house does Mr. Biswas buy?
(a) A small bungalow.
(b) A large three story.
(c) A flimsy two story.
(d) A condo.

15. In Book 1, Chapter 2, who runs away with Dehuti?
(a) Mr. Biswas, her brother.
(b) Pundit Jairam, her teacher.
(c) Ramchand, Aunt Tara's yard boy.
(d) No one.