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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Chapter 5, The Void.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the doctor's diagnosis of Mr. Biswas' illness?
(a) Lupus.
(b) Nerves and a vitamin deficiency.
(c) Cancer.
(d) Pneumonia.

2. Who attacks Mr. Biswas in Book 2, Chapter 3?
(a) Pundit Tulsi.
(b) Govind.
(c) Owad.
(d) Sharma.

3. Where does Mrs. Tulsi go when she leaves the Port of Spain?
(a) Matura.
(b) Arwacas.
(c) Matelot.
(d) Moruga.

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

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. Where are the examination scores posted?

2. Which relative brings Mr. Biswas back to Hanuman House?

3. What do the Tulsis hire Mr. Biswas to do in their dry goods store?

4. How has Pundit Tulsi been immortalized?

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

(see the answer key)

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