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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. Whom does Mr. Biswas borrow money from in order to purchase the house in Book 2, Chapter 6?
(a) Ramchand.
(b) Ajodha.
(c) Pratap.
(d) Mrs. Tulsi.

2. Which character does Owad attack verbally?
(a) Savi.
(b) Seth.
(c) Anand.
(d) Mrs. Tulsi.

3. Which character receives a scholarship to the university?
(a) Ramchand.
(b) Vididhar.
(c) Anand.
(d) Govind.

4. Why is Shekhar jealous of Owad?
(a) He loves Owad's fiance.
(b) Owad is Mrs. Tulsi's favorite child.
(c) Shekhar claims he wanted to study at Cambridge.
(d) He wishes he could work overseas.

5. In Book 2, Chapter 1, where does Mr. Biswas find his mother living?
(a) With his brother Prasad.
(b) With his brother Pratap.
(c) With Mrs. Tulsi.
(d) In a mud hovel.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book 2, Chapter 3, what gift does the family plan to give each child?

2. Which subject does Anand excel in at school?

3. Where does Mr. Biswas live after Mrs. Tulsi evicts him from the house in Port of Spain?

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

5. What type of garden does the work crew destroy in Chapter 2 of Book 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Owad's communist views affect the Tulsi family?

2. How does Mr. Biswas find and purchase his dream house?

3. Describe Mr. Biswas' new job with the Community Welfare Department.

4. How do Mr. Biswas and other members of the Tulsi family end up living in the Port of Spain house for a second time?

5. Who is the "Scarlet Pimpernel", and why are the islanders looking for him?

6. Describe Shekhar's life as an adult.

7. Describe the circumstances and events surrounding the destruction of Mr. Biswas' rose garden.

8. What is the Deserving Destitutes Fund, and how did Mr. Biswas become involved in it?

9. How does Mr. Biswas earn his promotion as reporter for the "Trinidad Sentinel?"

10. Describe the final details of the sale of the clerk's house.

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