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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. Where does Sharma go to prepare for the birth of her first child?
2. In Book 1, Chapter 3, which relative betrays Mr. Biswas to the Tulsis?
3. How has Pundit Tulsi been immortalized?
4. In Book 1, Chapter 5, after Mr. Biswas runs out of money for construction, what does he use for building material?
5. In the prologue, how does Shama attempt to earn money?
Short Essay Questions
1. What prophecy does the pundit give at Mr. Biswas' birth?
2. Why do the Tulsis consider Mr. Biswas a rebel?
3. How does the Tulsi family care for Mr. Biswas during his illness?
4. Describe the events leading up to the destruction of Savi's dollhouse.
5. What happens to Mr. Biswas' house in Green Vale during his illness?
6. Describe the first house Mr. Biswas builds for his family.
7. What must Mr. Biswas and Shama do to reopen their shop and house in The Chase?
8. 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?
9. What explanation does Shama give for the store's financial problems?
10. Describe Mr. Biswas' room in Green Vale.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the cycle of personal freedom and dependence on the Tulsi family that Mr. Biswas experiences throughout the novel. What factors motivate Mr. Biswas to move away from the influence of the Tulsi family? What factors motivate him to return to the security of the family? What does Mr. Biswas have to do in order to finally break free from the social and financial dependence he has on his in-laws? What are the implications of this cycle for his children's future?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the differences between Eastern and Western standards of success. Which standard does the Tulsi family follow? Which standard does Mr. Biswas follow? How does the conflict with the Tulsi family affect Mr. Biswas' attitude towards success? How might his attitude affect the future of his children and grandchildren?
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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