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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. 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, keep this boy away from the water."
(c) "Whatever you do, this boy will bring you bad luck."
(d) "Whatever you do, keep this boy away from his father."

2. What disease afflicts Bipti's father?
(a) Polio.
(b) Asthma.
(c) Leprosy.
(d) Lupus.

3. When Mr. Biswas sees a child destroying some of the store's stock, what does his reaction cause the mother of the accused child to do?
(a) She yells at her son.
(b) She yells at Mr. Biswas.
(c) She ignores Mr. Biswas.
(d) She beats her son.

4. How does Shama's family react to the purchase of the house?
(a) With enthusiasm and encouragement.
(b) They worry and warn Shama of the evils of the city.
(c) With snide, cutting remarks and insults.
(d) They beg Shama to stay with them.

5. How does Mr. Biswas attempt to collect the money owed to the store?
(a) He hires a solicitor to collect debts from customers.
(b) He calls on the local police for assistance.
(c) He sues all of his customers.
(d) He goes door to door to collect debts himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. Biswas' father die?

2. What does Bipti's father believe caused the argument between Bipti and her husband?

3. What was the purchase price of Mr. Biswas' house?

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

5. When Mr. Biswas becomes disillusioned about his marriage to Sharma, where does he go?

(see the answer key)

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