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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. How does the editor react to Mr. Biswas' free work?
(a) He promotes Mr. Biswas to head custodian.
(b) He offers Mr. Biswas $15 a week to write articles.
(c) He gives Mr. Biswas construction supplies.
(d) He offers Mr. Biswas $15 a week to proofread articles.

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

3. Why does Mrs. Tulsi evict everyone from the house in Port of Spain?
(a) She must fumigate for rats.
(b) She is angry at the entire family.
(c) She is preparing the house for Owad's return.
(d) She is selling the house.

4. In Book 2, Chapter 5, which items does Mrs. Tulsi insist on showing everyone?
(a) Mr. Biswas' scathing articles.
(b) Dead rats.
(c) Her new carpets.
(d) Owad's letters.

5. What does Mr. Biswas purchase through a government sponsored loan?
(a) A house.
(b) An apartment.
(c) An automobile.
(d) An office building.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the price of the house for sale in Book 2, Chapter 6?

4. Which character enrolls in remedial classes at the college?

5. What color does Mr. Biswas paint his typewriter?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does the Biswas family leave Mrs. Tulsi's house in Port of Spain after Owad's return?

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

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

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

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

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

8. Describe the estate at Shorthills.

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

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

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