A House for Mr. Biswas - Prologue Quiz

Where did Mr. Biswas live before he died?

Question Answer Choices King Street in the Belmont district of Port of Spain Queen Street in the Woodbrook district of Port of Spain Sikkim Street in the St. James district of Port of Spain Prince Street in the Laventille district of Port of Spain

How many children did Mr. Biswas have?

Question Answer Choices Two Three Five Four

What gave Mr. Biswas a sense of privacy and individualism?

Question Answer Choices His savings in the bank Owning his own house His job as a journalist His family's support

What did Shama plan to sell for extra income?

Question Answer Choices Vegetables Fruits Rice Potatoes

Who did Shama no longer run to for money after ten years of marriage?

Question Answer Choices Her friends The Tulsis Her parents Her neighbors

What was the condition of the front rooms of the house during the day?

Question Answer Choices Virtually uninhabitable Extremely dark Quite spacious Very comfortable

How old was Mr. Biswas when he died?

Question Answer Choices Forty-six years old Fifty years old Forty-four years old Forty-eight years old

What was the name of Mr. Biswas's wife?

Question Answer Choices Parvati Sita Radha Shama

What was Mr. Biswas's occupation before he was fired?

Question Answer Choices Journalist Shopkeeper Accountant Teacher

What did Mr. Biswas struggle to afford due to his financial situation?

Question Answer Choices Interest payment on the mortgage School fees Medical bills Groceries