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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Before Book 2, Chapter 3, which family member has managed the family's estates?
(a) Seth.
(b) Mrs. Tulsi.
(c) Govind.
(d) Ramchand.

4. What does W.C. Tuttle purchase in Book 2, Chapter 5?
(a) A motorcycle.
(b) An apartment.
(c) An automobile.
(d) A house.

5. While Anand is preparing for examinations, what does Shama give him each day?
(a) Cod liver oil.
(b) Oatmeal and raisins.
(c) Milk and prunes.
(d) Fish and chips.

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

7. Why does Owad go to England?
(a) To study medicine.
(b) To work for a relative.
(c) To marry.
(d) To study English literature.

8. After the family's first harvest does not produce the gains expected, how do some of the Tulsi women plan to earn money?
(a) By renting land to sharecroppers.
(b) By selling eggs.
(c) By making incense from orangewood.
(d) By selling chickens.

9. What about the house surprises Mr. Biswas?
(a) There is a boarder living upstairs.
(b) The bright yellow bathroom.
(c) The hidden room under the staircase.
(d) Shoddy construction and multiple defects.

10. After Mr. Biswas completes his house In Book 2, Chapter 3, which relative moves in with him?
(a) Anand.
(b) Bipti.
(c) Seth.
(d) Ramchand.

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

12. What political party has Owad become involved with while overseas?
(a) Communist.
(b) Democratic.
(c) Socialist.
(d) Libertarian.

13. Where are the examination scores posted?
(a) In front of the school.
(b) In the town square.
(c) In the newspaper.
(d) Inside City Hall.

14. How does Mr. Biswas earn the $1,200 needed for the down payment on the house?
(a) He sells his automobile.
(b) He and Anand roof Mrs. Tulsi's house.
(c) He sells his house in Shorthills.
(d) He sells his office building.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book 2, Chapter 4, what does Basdai constantly say to her children?

2. Whom does Mr. Biswas meet in the café?

3. Who institutes the Deserving Destitutes Fund?

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

5. What structure does Seth plan to build on the garden site?

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