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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 Book 1, Chapter 5, after Mr. Biswas runs out of money for construction, what does he use for building material?
(a) Bricks from an old estate.
(b) Cinder blocks.
(c) Cardboard.
(d) Tree branches, corroded tin, and stolen asphalt.

2. How does Mr. Biswas reply to his mother's claim that she will end up in the poorhouse because of him?
(a) He faints.
(b) He declares she will never go hungry as long as he is alive.
(c) He declares that he will find his own job and buy his own house.
(d) He cries and runs out of the house.

3. What treatment does Ramchand recommend for Mr. Biswas?
(a) A long vacation.
(b) Tranquilizers.
(c) Long walks in the country.
(d) Music from a gramophone.

4. What was the purchase price of Mr. Biswas' house?
(a) $2,450.
(b) $13,000.
(c) $3,000.
(d) $5,500.

5. When Mr. Biswas becomes disillusioned about his marriage to Sharma, where does he go?
(a) To the store in The Chase.
(b) Back to his mother's house.
(c) To seek Pundit Tulsi's advice.
(d) To England.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Savi's nickname when she is at the Hanuman House?

2. What does Mr. Biswas study with Pundit Jairam?

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

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

5. How does Shama react to the purchase of the house?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Mr. Biswas' house in Green Vale during his illness?

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

3. How does Mr. Biswas attempt to improve the store's financial situation?

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

5. What must Mr. Biswas and Shama do to reopen their shop and house in The Chase?

6. How does Shama react when Mr. Biswas loses his job?

7. Describe Mr. Biswas.

8. Why does Mr. Biswas consider himself a successful man?

9. Why do the Tulsis consider Mr. Biswas a rebel?

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

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