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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. What was the purchase price of Mr. Biswas' house?
(a) $5,500.
(b) $13,000.
(c) $2,450.
(d) $3,000.

2. What literature does Mr. Biswas leave open on tables throughout the Hanuman house?
(a) Real estate brochures.
(b) Christian booklets.
(c) Dry goods catalogs.
(d) Political pamphlets.

3. 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.

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

5. What book is Mr. Biswas keep for the rest of his life after being unable to return it to school?
(a) "Bell's Standard Elocutionist"
(b) "That Body of Yours"
(c) "The Lives of Engineers"
(d) "Book of Comprehensive Knowledge"

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What disease afflicts Bipti's father?

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

5. What comment does the midwife make about the newborn Mr. Biswas?

(see the answer key)

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