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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapter 5, Green Vale.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sharma call her daughter Savi?
(a) Because Mr. Biswas dislikes the name.
(b) She believes that the name will bless her daughter.
(c) She believes that saying her daughter's true name aloud is unlucky.
(d) Savi is a variant of Sharma's own name.

2. How does Mr. Biswas lose his childhood job?
(a) He breaks a stack of dishes.
(b) A goat falls off a cliff.
(c) The calf drowns.
(d) The calves are stolen by bandits.

3. What does Bipti's father believe caused the argument between Bipti and her husband?
(a) Hard times.
(b) Fate.
(c) Bipti's attitude.
(d) The white calf.

4. In Book 1, Chapter 5, where does Mr. Biswas spend Christmas?
(a) At Green Vale.
(b) At Hanuman house.
(c) In England.
(d) In Port of Spain.

5. What is Savi's nickname when she is at the Hanuman House?
(a) Little doll.
(b) Little Sharma.
(c) Little flower.
(d) Little paddler.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the prologue, how does Shama attempt to earn money?

2. Why does Pundit Jairam send Mr. Biswas back home?

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

(see the answer key)

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