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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapter 2, Before the Tulsis.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many days does the pundit recommend Mr. Biswas' father wait before seeing his newborn son?
(a) 21.
(b) 12.
(c) 90.
(d) 7.

2. In the prologue, what severance is Mr. Biswas given after he is fired?
(a) Three months' notice and a free newspaper delivered to his door each morning.
(b) Fifteen rupees and a free police radio.
(c) A hundred rupees and a taxicab ride home.
(d) None.

3. In the prologue, how does Shama attempt to earn money?
(a) By buying potatoes wholesale and then reselling them.
(b) By stealing food and selling back to the market.
(c) By working as a custodian for the local school.
(d) By selling used cars.

4. How is the beginning of the prologue unusual?
(a) The prologue begins with Mr. Biswas' murder.
(b) The prologue begins with the end of Mr. Biswas' story.
(c) Mr. Biswas begins telling his own story.
(d) All the dialogue is in Hindi.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is eventually discovered on Bipti's property after it is sold?

2. What does Mr. Biswas study with Pundit Jairam?

3. Where does Mr. Biswas work with Bhandat, Ajodha's brother?

4. In the beginning of Chapter 2, who buys the Bipti's property?

5. What does Mr. Biswas recommend his wife do to earn money?

(see the answer key)

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