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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Chapter 5, The Void.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Tulsi purchase in Port of Spain?
(a) An automobile.
(b) A store.
(c) A hotel.
(d) A house.

2. Which subject does Anand excel in at school?
(a) Science.
(b) Mathematics.
(c) English composition.
(d) Lettering.

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

4. While traveling around the island as part of his new government job, where does Mr. Biswas establish an office?
(a) In an abandoned shopping center.
(b) At Hanuman House.
(c) In downtown Port of Spain.
(d) At his house in Shorthills.

5. Which newspaper offers Mr. Biswas a job?
(a) "The Trinidad Star."
(b) "The Trinidad News."
(c) "The Trinidad Sentinel."
(d) "The Trinidad Times."

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Mr. Biswas asked to join the new government agency after the war?

2. In Book 2, Chapter 1, which relative invites Mr. Biswas for a visit?

3. Why does Mr. Biswas accuse the Tulsis of being "orthodox Roman Catholic Hindus"?

4. Who attacks Mr. Biswas in Book 2, Chapter 3?

5. What type of work does Mr. Biswas first perform for the newspaper?

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