A House for Mr. Biswas by V. S. Naipaul - Quiz
  • 1. Where is the main setting of the novel?
A) Jamaica
B) Barbados
C) Guyana
D) Trinidad
  • 2. What does Mr. Biswas struggle against throughout his life?
A) Loneliness
B) Illness
C) Poverty
D) Discrimination
  • 3. What is the relationship between Mr. Biswas and his children?
A) He is protective of them
B) He is indifferent
C) He is abusive
D) He neglects them
  • 4. What kind of house does Mr. Biswas eventually purchase?
A) A cottage
B) An apartment
C) A grand mansion
D) A small, modest house
  • 5. How does the novel address themes of cultural identity?
A) Only through anecdotes
B) Through other characters only
C) Through Mr. Biswas's experiences
D) Through historical references
  • 6. Who is the author of 'A House for Mr. Biswas'?
A) M. G. Vassanji
B) V. S. Naipaul
C) Sam Selvon
D) George Lamming
  • 7. In the novel, what does Mr. Biswas often feel toward the Tulsis?
A) Love
B) Admiration
C) Resentment
D) Confusion
  • 8. What role does community play in Mr. Biswas's life?
A) Irrelevant
B) A source of isolation
C) A source of pressure
D) A source of support
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