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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Book 1, Chapter 3, which relative betrays Mr. Biswas to the Tulsis?
(a) Owad.
(b) Sharma.
(c) Pundit Tulsi.
(d) Govind.

3. When Mr. Biswas and Sharma have an argument while they stay together for a few days at Green Vale, what happens?
(a) Sharma kicks Mr. Biswas.
(b) Mr. Biswas kicks Sharma.
(c) Mr. Biswas slaps Sharma.
(d) Sharma slaps Mr. Biswas.

4. What job is Mr. Biswas fired from in the prologue?
(a) Police officer in Trinidad.
(b) Taxicab driver in Trinidad.
(c) Overseer for a sugar plantation.
(d) Reporter for the Trinidad "Sentinel."

5. In Book 1, Chapter 5, what gift does Mr. Biswas give Savi?
(a) A porcelain doll.
(b) An elaborate dollhouse.
(c) A beautiful dress.
(d) A chess set.

Short Answer Questions

1. While at school, what talent does Mr. Biswas discover he has?

2. Where does Mr. Biswas work with Bhandat, Ajodha's brother?

3. In the prologue, how much of the mortgage is left on Mr. Biswas' house?

4. What happens to the furniture in Mr. Biswas' house while he is ill?

5. Where does Sharma go to prepare for the birth of her first child?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the Tulsi family care for Mr. Biswas during his illness?

2. Describe young Mr. Biswas' second job.

3. What role does Seth play in assisting Mr. Biswas to recover from his illness?

4. Describe the first house Mr. Biswas builds for his family.

5. How does Mr. Biswas express his displeasure with his in-laws and his communal living situation?

6. Describe the Tulsi family.

7. How does Shama react when Mr. Biswas loses his job?

8. Describe Mr. Biswas' early education.

9. How does Mr. Biswas attempt to improve the store's financial situation?

10. Describe the circumstances surrounding the birth of Shama's first child.

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