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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 does Chinta accuse Anand of doing?
(a) Stealing chickens.
(b) Stealing money from her room.
(c) Withholding money from the family.
(d) Cheating.

2. What justification does Seth give for the destruction of the garden?
(a) His plan will make more money than the produce from the garden.
(b) He reminds Mr. Biswas that he owns the land.
(c) He sees the garden as a silly waste of space.
(d) The vegetable plants were already dying.

3. Who is Mr. Biswas' supervisor at the new government agency?
(a) Miss Sigand.
(b) Miss Logie.
(c) Mrs. Tulsi.
(d) Mr. Armand.

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

5. While Anand is preparing for examinations, what does he do every morning and evening?
(a) Attend Yoga classes.
(b) Exercise.
(c) Deliver newspapers.
(d) Attend tutoring sessions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which subject does Anand excel in at school?

2. Where does Dorothy work?

3. In Book 2, Chapter 5, which items does Mrs. Tulsi insist on showing everyone?

4. What opposition does Mr. Biswas have to the family's plan to raise sheep?

5. In Book 2, Chapter 4, what happens to Chinta?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Mr. Biswas use Hanuman House after it has been abandoned by the Tulsi family?

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

4. Why does Mr. Biswas buy a typewriter, and what happens to it later in the story?

5. How does the Deserving Destitutes Fund cause hardship for Mr. Biswas?

6. Describe the estate at Shorthills.

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

8. What factors contribute to the failure of the farm?

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

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

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