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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapter 4, The Chase.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is eventually discovered on Bipti's property after it is sold?
(a) A grave.
(b) Gold.
(c) Hindi artifacts.
(d) Oil.

2. Why does Sharma call her daughter Savi?
(a) She believes that saying her daughter's true name aloud is unlucky.
(b) Savi is a variant of Sharma's own name.
(c) Because Mr. Biswas dislikes the name.
(d) She believes that the name will bless her daughter.

3. What is Mr. Biswas' favorite hobby?
(a) Walking.
(b) Reading.
(c) Chess.
(d) Cooking.

4. How does Mr. Biswas attempt to collect the money owed to the store?
(a) He calls on the local police for assistance.
(b) He sues all of his customers.
(c) He hires a solicitor to collect debts from customers.
(d) He goes door to door to collect debts himself.

5. What does Mr. Biswas do when he sees a relative's child destroying some of the store's stock?
(a) He beats the boy's mother.
(b) He yells at the boy's mother.
(c) He yells at the boy.
(d) He beats the boy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What solution does Seth recommend for Mr. Biswas' financial problems?

2. How does Mr. Biswas anger Owad?

3. What literature does Mr. Biswas leave open on tables throughout the Hanuman house?

4. What is Pundit Tulsi famous for?

5. What was the purchase price of Mr. Biswas' house?

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