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

2. What does Mr. Biswas dislike about Sharma?
(a) Her voice.
(b) Her figure.
(c) Her nose.
(d) Her smile.

3. What does Mr. Biswas recommend his wife do to earn money?
(a) Work at the school.
(b) Sell her hair.
(c) Sell vegetables.
(d) Sell their old car.

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

5. What does Mr. Biswas study with Pundit Jairam?
(a) Pottery making.
(b) The Hindi language and Hindu religious ceremonies.
(c) Agriculture and Earth Science.
(d) English as a second language.

Short Answer Questions

1. What deformity does the newborn Mr. Biswas have?

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

3. What does Bipti do the day before Mr. Biswas is born?

4. What is Mr. Biswas' favorite hobby?

5. What does Mr. Biswas discover about Sharma after they move to The Chase?

(see the answer key)

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