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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapter 6, A Departure.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of house does Mr. Biswas buy?
(a) A condo.
(b) A flimsy two story.
(c) A large three story.
(d) A small bungalow.

2. Which relative brings Mr. Biswas back to Hanuman House?
(a) Govind.
(b) Seth.
(c) Sharma.
(d) Mrs. Tulsi.

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

4. What is Mr. Biswas' favorite hobby?
(a) Reading.
(b) Cooking.
(c) Chess.
(d) Walking.

5. Who sold Mr. Biswas the house?
(a) A greedy real estate agent.
(b) An old woman who reminded him of his mother.
(c) His wealthy uncle.
(d) A solicitor's clerk.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the furniture in Mr. Biswas' house while he is ill?

2. What is the doctor's diagnosis of Mr. Biswas' illness?

3. What treatment does the doctor recommend for Mr. Biswas?

4. In the beginning of Chapter 2, who buys the Bipti's property?

5. In Book 1, Chapter 5, after Mr. Biswas runs out of money for construction, what does he use for building material?

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