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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. Who remains with Mr. Biswas at Green Vale when Sharma leaves?
2. What does Mr. Biswas discover about Sharma after they move to The Chase?
3. What does Mr. Biswas dislike about Sharma?
4. What does Mr. Biswas read in bed while living at Green Vale?
5. In the prologue, how does Shama attempt to earn money?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the first house Mr. Biswas builds for his family.
2. What job does Mr. Biswas have as a child, and how does he lose that job?
3. Describe the events leading up to the destruction of Savi's dollhouse.
4. 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?
5. What role does Seth play in assisting Mr. Biswas to recover from his illness?
6. Describe Mr. Biswas' emotional state during his illness.
7. What happens to Mr. Biswas' house in Green Vale during his illness?
8. Why does Mr. Biswas consider himself a successful man?
9. Describe Mr. Biswas' early education.
10. Describe the Tulsi family.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the influences that traditional Eastern superstitions and prophecies have on the characters in the book. How does the pundit's prophecy affect Mr. Biswas as an infant and as a schoolboy? What reaction does he have to traditional blessings and prophecies later in life? How does his attitude towards the supernatural affect his relationships with other characters?
Essay Topic 2
Symbolism is used throughout the book. Discuss at least three examples of symbolism seen in the novel. What does each symbol represent, and which character(s) does it influence? How are the symbols you chose meant to inspire the reader?
Essay Topic 3
Mr. Biswas and Mrs. Tulsi are two of the most influential characters in the story. Compare and contrast their personalities. What is the life goal for each character, and how does each set about achieving their dreams? What influence do these two characters have on the rest of the family?
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