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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. Before Book 2, Chapter 3, which family member has managed the family's estates?
(a) Seth.
(b) Govind.
(c) Mrs. Tulsi.
(d) Ramchand.

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

3. In Book 2, Chapter 5, which items does Mrs. Tulsi insist on showing everyone?
(a) Mr. Biswas' scathing articles.
(b) Her new carpets.
(c) Dead rats.
(d) Owad's letters.

4. Which character receives a scholarship to the university?
(a) Vididhar.
(b) Ramchand.
(c) Anand.
(d) Govind.

5. In Book 2, Chapter 4, what does Basdai constantly say to her children?
(a) "Read! Learn! Learn! Read!"
(b) "Come here!"
(c) "No! No! No!"
(d) "Go away!"

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Shekhar jealous of Owad?

2. How is Shekhar's wife, Dorothy, different from the other Tulsi women?

3. During his illness, what happens to the house that Mr. Biswas was constructing?

4. What happens to the family's first orange crop?

5. After his father's death, where does Mr. Biswas live?

(see the answer key)

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