A House For Mr. Biswas by V.S. Naipaul

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1. Which of the following best describes the protagonist’s relationship with his father in A House for Mr Biswas?

a) Loving and supportive

b) Distant and strained

c) Respectful and distant

d) Indifferent and apathetic

2. Which of the following is the main setting of A House for Mr Biswas?

a) Trinidad

b) India

c) London

d) New York

3. What is the central theme of A House for Mr Biswas?

a) Identity and belonging

b) Love and romance

c) Social class and hierarchy

d) Political activism

4. The correct answer is (a) Identity and belonging. A House for Mr Biswas delves into the themes of identity and belonging. The protagonist, Mr. Biswas, grapples with his sense of self and yearns for a place he can call his own. He is constantly in search of a house, which becomes a metaphor for stability, independence, and a sense of belonging in a world that often feels alienating and indifferent. Which of the following characters serves as a symbol of tradition and cultural values in A House for Mr Biswas?

a) Seth

b) Owad

c) Mr. Biswas’ father

d) Shama

5. Which of the following literary devices is prominently used in A House for Mr Biswas?

a) Alliteration

b) Simile

c) Foreshadowing

d) Onomatopoeia

6. Which character serves as Mr Biswas’s primary love interest in “A House for Mr Biswas”?

A) Shama, his wife

B) Owad, his sister-in-law

C) Bipti, his mother

D) Savi, his daughter

7. Which character represents the colonial influence in “A House for Mr Biswas”?

A) Sharma, the landlord

B) Ramchand, the local merchant

C) Seth, the British overseer

D) Biswas, Mr Biswas’s father

8. What is the significance of the character Bhandat, Mr Biswas’s son?

A) Bhandat becomes a successful businessman.

B) Bhandat inherits Mr Biswas’s pursuit of a house.

C) Bhandat reconciles with Mr Biswas after years of estrangement.

D) Bhandat serves as a contrast to Mr Biswas’s ambitions.

9. Which literary style is employed by the author in “A House for Mr Biswas”?

A) Stream of consciousness

B) Epistolary

C) Magical realism

D) Satire

10. Which character serves as a mentor and father figure to Mr Biswas?

A) Bipti, his mother

B) Seth, the British overseer

C) Anand, his childhood friend

D) Sharma, the landlord

11. What role does the character of Owad play in “A House for Mr Biswas”?

A) She is Mr Biswas’s loyal friend.

B) She is Mr Biswas’s sister.

C) She is Mr Biswas’s rival.

D) She is Mr Biswas’s sister-in-law and love interest.

12. What is the significance of the recurring motif of the “monkey” in the novel?

A) It represents Mr Biswas’s fear of failure.

B) Education is portrayed as irrelevant and insignificant in the characters’ lives.

C) Education is shown as a means of control and oppression by the colonial system.

D) Education is absent in the narrative and does not play a significant role.

13. What is the significance of the character of Bipti, Mr Biswas’s mother?

A) She serves as a source of strength and support for Mr Biswas.

B) She is a symbol of traditional values and cultural heritage.

C) She represents the oppressive matriarchal figure in the family.

D) She is a foil to Mr Biswas’s ambitions and desires.

14. What is the narrative structure of “A House for Mr Biswas”?

A) Linear chronological narrative

B) Non-linear narrative with flashbacks

C) Episodic narrative with multiple storylines

D) First-person narrative from Mr Biswas’s perspective

15. Which themes are explored in “A House for Mr Biswas”?

A) Identity, colonialism, and family dynamics

B) Love, friendship, and betrayal

C) Nature, spirituality, and the supernatural

D) War, politics, and social activism

16. What is the significance of the title “A House for Mr Biswas”?

A) It emphasizes the central role of the house in the narrative.

B) It symbolizes Mr Biswas’s quest for stability and independence.

C) It highlights the contrast between Mr Biswas and other characters.

D) It represents the overall theme of social mobility and upward mobility.

17. Which historical period does “A House for Mr Biswas” primarily depict?

A) Pre-colonial era

B) Post-colonial era

C) Colonial era

D) Revolutionary era

18. What is the significance of the character of Mr Greenidge in the novel?

A) He is Mr Biswas’s employer and mentor.

B) He is Mr Biswas’s landlord and antagonist.

C) He is Mr Biswas’s long-lost relative.

D) He is Mr Biswas’s childhood friend.

19. What is the role of religion in “A House for Mr Biswas”?

A) It provides comfort and guidance to the characters.

B) It is portrayed as oppressive and restrictive.

C) It serves as a source of division and conflict.

D) It is largely absent in the narrative.

20. Which character in the novel represents the pursuit of material wealth and social status?

A) Sharma, the landlord

B) Seth, the British overseer

C) Savi, Mr Biswas’s daughter

D) Owad, Mr Biswas’s sister-in-law

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A House For Mr. Biswas by V.S. Naipaul

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