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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. In Book 2, Chapter 3, what gift does the family plan to give each child?
(a) A book.
(b) A sheep.
(c) A kitten.
(d) A puppy.

2. What does the solicitor's clerk do on Thursday?
(a) He cleans the house.
(b) He calls the police.
(c) He moves out.
(d) He goes to the bank.

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

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

5. When Mr. Burnett leaves the "Sentinel," where does he go?
(a) He runs a local grocery.
(b) He accepts a job from Mrs. Tulsi.
(c) He moves to London and works at the Times.
(d) He tours the U.S. with a circus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which newspaper offers Mr. Biswas a job?

2. What day is the purchase complete?

3. What does Mr. Biswas' new neighbor think he should have paid for the house?

4. Where are the examination scores posted?

5. After Mr. Biswas completes his house In Book 2, Chapter 3, which relative moves in with him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Tulsi family plan to do in Shorthills?

2. Describe the house Mr. Biswas bought from the solicitor's clerk.

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

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. How does Shama assist with the repairs to the new house?

6. How does Mr. Biswas get his first job for the "Trinidad Sentinel?"

7. Describe the Biswas family's trip to the seaside.

8. How is Mr. Biswas' second house spared from burning?

9. Describe the conflict that arises between Owad and Anand.

10. Describe the estate at Shorthills.

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