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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapter 3, The Tulsis.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Mr. Biswas work with Bhandat, Ajodha's brother?
(a) A sugar cane plantation.
(b) A rum shop.
(c) A factory.
(d) A school.

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

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

4. Why is Mr. Biswas sent to school?
(a) His aunt wants him to have the best opportunities possible.
(b) He is too young to work.
(c) His father left money in his will for his schooling.
(d) A compulsory school attendance law is passed.

5. In the beginning of Chapter 2, who buys the Bipti's property?
(a) Her next door neighbor, Dhari.
(b) A foreign investor.
(c) Her sister, Tara.
(d) The owners of the sugar cane plantation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Biswas dislike about Sharma?

2. According to pundit, what must Mr. Biswas stay away from?

3. What job does Mr. Biswas have as a child?

4. How does Shama react to the purchase of the house?

5. What is Mr. Biswas' favorite hobby?

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