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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What comment does the midwife make about the newborn Mr. Biswas?
(a) "Whatever you do, keep this boy away from the water."
(b) "Whatever you do, keep this boy away from his father."
(c) "Whatever you do, this boy will eat up his own mother and father."
(d) "Whatever you do, this boy will bring you bad luck."

2. What presents do the children receive the Christmas after Owad goes to England?
(a) None.
(b) Dolls and clothes.
(c) Cash.
(d) Books and candy.

3. After recovering from his illness, how does Mr. Biswas view his past?
(a) As an unrealized blessing of family and providence.
(b) As counterfeit and a series of cheating accidents.
(c) As confirmation of the pundit's prophecy.
(d) As the result of his marriage to Sharma.

4. Why does Mr. Biswas accuse the Tulsis of being "orthodox Roman Catholic Hindus"?
(a) Because the family does business with a Catholic investor.
(b) Because the family closes shop for the Christmas holiday.
(c) Because Owad's best friend is Catholic.
(d) Because two boys in the house attend mass at a Catholic school.

5. What does Sharma blame for the failure of the store?
(a) The overuse of credit.
(b) Mr. Biswas' lazy behavior.
(c) The greed of their customers.
(d) The poor economy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. Biswas invest the money he saved from his sign painting days?

2. What do the Tulsis hire Mr. Biswas to do in their dry goods store?

3. Why is Shekhar jealous of Owad?

4. When Mr. Burnett leaves the "Sentinel," where does he go?

5. What is Savi's nickname when she is at the Hanuman House?

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