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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the beginning of Chapter 2, who buys the Bipti's property?
(a) Her sister, Tara.
(b) The owners of the sugar cane plantation.
(c) Her next door neighbor, Dhari.
(d) A foreign investor.

2. What is Green Vale?
(a) A hotel run by Seth.
(b) An estate on the mainland.
(c) One of the Tulsis' sugar estates.
(d) An English manor.

3. After his father's death, where does Mr. Biswas live?
(a) In an apartment with his mother.
(b) In a mud hut owned by Aunt Tara.
(c) In a cave on the cliff.
(d) In his Aunt Tara's house.

4. In Book 1, Chapter 5, what gift does Mr. Biswas give Savi?
(a) An elaborate dollhouse.
(b) A beautiful dress.
(c) A chess set.
(d) A porcelain doll.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sharma want to have done to the house being built in Book 1, Chapter 5?

2. While at school, what talent does Mr. Biswas discover he has?

3. After recovering from his illness, how does Mr. Biswas view his future?

4. What does Mr. Biswas read in bed while living at Green Vale?

5. In the prologue, what severance is Mr. Biswas given after he is fired?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Pundit Jairam send Mr. Biswas home?

2. Describe young Mr. Biswas' second job.

3. Describe Mr. Biswas' early education.

4. Describe the Tulsi family.

5. Describe the events leading to Mr. Biswas and Shama's courtship and marriage.

6. Describe the first house Mr. Biswas builds for his family.

7. What prophecy does the pundit give at Mr. Biswas' birth?

8. What motivates Mr. Biswas to choose the house for his family?

9. What happens to the Biswas children after their father dies?

10. What motivates Mr. Biswas to become self-employed?

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