A House for Mr. Biswas - Chapter 2 Quiz

Why does Mr. Biswas have to leave school to become an apprentice?

Question Answer Choices Tara sees potential in him as a pundit. His mother can no longer afford his education. He is expelled from school for bad behavior. He wants to support his family financially.

What does Mr. Biswas decide to do after refusing to return to work at the rumshop?

Question Answer Choices Return to school. Move to another town. Work for Ajodha. Set out on his own and look for a job.

What is the consequence of Mr. Biswas eating two bananas?

Question Answer Choices He is made to clean the entire household. He is given extra homework. He is made to eat every last one of the bananas, resulting in a swelled stomach. He is expelled from the apprenticeship.

Who does Mr. Biswas befriend at school?

Question Answer Choices Jairam. Bhandat. Alec. Ajodha.

How is Mr. Biswas treated during religious festivals at Tara's house?

Question Answer Choices He is ignored and left out. He is waited on by his sister and given gifts of money. He is asked to cook the meals. He is asked to clean the house.

What job does Tara find for Mr. Biswas after he returns to Pagotes?

Question Answer Choices Working as a sign painter. Working as a school assistant. Working in a local grocery store. Working in a rumshop owned by Ajodha's brother, Bhandat.

What skill does Mr. Biswas learn from Alec at school?

Question Answer Choices The art of carpentry. The art of sign painting. The art of sewing. The art of cooking.

What subjects does Mr. Biswas learn as a student?

Question Answer Choices Mathematics, biology, chemistry, and physics. Physical education, drama, art, and music. Science, music, art, and literature. Speeches in English, geography, arithmetic, and history.

What does Mr. Biswas read to Tara's husband, Ajodha?

Question Answer Choices A weekly newspaper column. A letter from a relative. A religious scripture. A book of poetry.

What does Mr. Biswas do that causes Jairam to chase him away?

Question Answer Choices Eating all the bananas. Refusing to do the puja. Improperly using and disposing of an unclean handkerchief. Stealing money from Jairam.