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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. How does Mr. Biswas reply to his mother's claim that she will end up in the poorhouse because of him?
(a) He declares she will never go hungry as long as he is alive.
(b) He declares that he will find his own job and buy his own house.
(c) He cries and runs out of the house.
(d) He faints.

2. 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."

3. What does Mr. Biswas love about Sharma?
(a) Her mouth.
(b) Her voice.
(c) Her figure.
(d) Her smile.

4. In the prologue, why is Mr. Biswas pleased with his wife Shama?
(a) She supports the family by getting a job in a local school.
(b) She makes his favorite meal the night he is fired.
(c) She confronts his boss after he is fired.
(d) She does not run back to her family when he is fired.

5. In the prologue, how much of the mortgage is left on Mr. Biswas' house?
(a) $5,500.
(b) $3,000.
(c) $2,450.
(d) $13,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sharma blame for the failure of the store?

2. How does Mr. Biswas lose his childhood job?

3. How does Shama's family react to the purchase of the house?

4. In Book 1, Chapter 3, which relative betrays Mr. Biswas to the Tulsis?

5. What does Mr. Biswas do when he sees a relative's child destroying some of the store's stock?

(see the answer key)

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