A House for Mr. Biswas - Part I, Chapter 4 Quiz

What is one of the main reasons Mr. Biswas is in debt?

Question Answer Choices He spends too much on personal luxuries. He has extended credit to many people. He invests in unsuccessful business ventures. He pays high rent for the shop.

What kind of shop do Mr. Biswas and Shama run in The Chase?

Question Answer Choices A bookshop. A small food shop. A clothing shop. A hardware store.

What is the name of the man who owes Mr. Biswas a lot of money?

Question Answer Choices Seebaran Mungroo Seth Moti

Where does Shama go for the birth of their third child?

Question Answer Choices Her parents' house The hospital Hanuman House The Chase

What does Mr. Biswas feel some satisfaction in, despite their depressing surroundings and prospects?

Question Answer Choices Building a new house. Eating a meal prepared in a house that is his own. Spending time with his family. Running a successful shop.

What does Mr. Biswas do to settle the lawsuit filed by Mungroo's lawyer?

Question Answer Choices He pays Mungroo a substantial fee to drop the case. He moves to another village to avoid the lawsuit. He apologizes to Mungroo and asks for forgiveness. He hires a better lawyer to fight the case.

Why does Mr. Biswas's shop in The Chase remain mostly unprofitable?

Question Answer Choices Mr. Biswas struggles to keep the shop well-stocked. The new road that was supposed to bring the shop new business never comes to pass. The shop is located too far from the main village. There are too many competing shops in the area.

Who becomes ill at Hanuman House, prompting Shama and Mr. Biswas to discuss their future?

Question Answer Choices Mrs. Tulsi Mr. Biswas Seth Moti

Who visits Mr. Biswas and offers to help with his debts?

Question Answer Choices Seth Seebaran Moti Mungroo

What does Seth suggest Mr. Biswas do with the shop in The Chase?

Question Answer Choices Expand it to attract more customers. Sell it to another businessman. Burn it down and blame Mungroo. Turn it into a restaurant.