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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Fifth Night," Balram says, "There is a sign in the National Zoo in New Delhi, near the cage with the white tiger, which says" what?
(a) "Stay back from the cage."
(b) "Imagine yourself in the cage."
(c) "Beware."
(d) "Please do not feed the animals."

2. Who is driving the car when the child is run over in “The Fourth Night”?
(a) Balram.
(b) Premier Jiabao.
(c) Pinky Madam.
(d) Mr. Ashok.

3. How much do the "Murder Weekly" magazines sell for?
(a) 6 rupees.
(b) 2 rupees.
(c) 1.50 rupees.
(d) 4.50 rupees.

4. What does Balram do when he drives past a temple in "The Second Night"?
(a) He touches his eye.
(b) He touches his heart.
(c) He touches his mouth.
(d) He bows his head.

5. Who is the mother-goddess whose image is described on the dashboard of the car in “The Fourth Night”?
(a) Mitra.
(b) Savitr.
(c) Kali.
(d) Ratri.

Short Answer Questions

1. What actress is the Russian prostitute said to look like in “The Sixth Morning”?

2. What is the name of the prostitute that Balram is taken to at the hotel in “The Sixth Night”?

3. How long has it been since Balram sent home money, according to the letter he receives in “The Sixth Night”?

4. What is stated in the statement that Balram is ordered to sign in “The Fourth Night”?

5. What time does Balram say it is when he concludes his letter in “The Fourth Night”?

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