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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In the prologue, why is Mr. Biswas pleased with his wife Shama?
2. What does Mr. Biswas do when he sees a relative's child destroying some of the store's stock?
3. In the prologue, what severance is Mr. Biswas given after he is fired?
4. Why does Pundit Jairam send Mr. Biswas back home?
5. In Book 1, Chapter 5, where does Mr. Biswas spend Christmas?
Short Essay Questions
1. When Shama is pregnant with her fourth child, she and Mr. Biswas have a severe argument. What happens during that argument, and how does it affect their family?
2. Describe Mr. Biswas' emotional state during his illness.
3. How does Mr. Biswas express his displeasure with his in-laws and his communal living situation?
4. What motivates Mr. Biswas to choose the house for his family?
5. What happens to the Biswas children after their father dies?
6. Describe Mr. Biswas.
7. Why do the Tulsis consider Mr. Biswas a rebel?
8. What role does Seth play in assisting Mr. Biswas to recover from his illness?
9. What must Mr. Biswas and Shama do to reopen their shop and house in The Chase?
10. Describe Mr. Biswas' room in Green Vale.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the influence the rise of colonialism and had on the characters after World War II. How do the characters feel about their society before the war? What effect does colonialism have on the characters' attitudes towards their own society? How do the characters use colonialism to their advantage?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss how the characters in the novel express their displeasure or anger. What differences exist between the manner in which the men and women vent their frustrations? What cultural influences affect the manner in which the characters express themselves? How does this cultural influence affect the relationships among family members?
Essay Topic 3
Mr. Biswas suffered from a short period of depression. Describe potential causes for his depression and the effects it has on his character. What factors lead to his depression? How does the depression affect his character? What is the pivotal factor that helps him overcome his depression? What other factors assist him in overcoming his depression?
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