The White Tiger Quiz

Aravind Adiga

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What moment earlier in the narrative is most closely echoed by Balram's putting on of the T-shirt, and why is it important? (from Section 11)

Balram's encounter with the blond prostitute: both moments indicate how successful he has become.

Balram's accepting the blame for Pinky Madam's hit and run: both moments indicate how successful he has become.

Balram's driving the Honda City into Laxmangarh: both moments represent his determination to achieve success and independence.

Balram's putting on the T-shirt and going into the mall: both moments represent his determination to achieve success and independence.

2.

What is the caste system? (from Section 2)

A cultural system in which an individual's life is defined by his family history, rather than by what s/he does for a living.

A cultural system in which a community's life is defined by the democratic will of its citizens.

A cultural system in an individual's life is defined by his family history rather than by who s/he is.

A cultural system in which a community's life is defined by the generosity of wealthy individuals.

3.

What does Balram mean when he says that Dharam is a "smart boy"? (from Section 10)

That Dharam has learned lessons about entrepreneurship from his Uncle Balram very well.

That Dharam has learned when to lie and when to tell the truth.

That Dharam has more education than he has.

That Dharam will be useful in Mr. Ashok's business.

4.

The Rooster Coop is a metaphoric representation of what aspects of Balram's life and situation? (from Section 7)

Poverty and servitude.

Solitude and financial success.

Servitude and financial success.

Poverty and solitude.

5.

What is the source of the income for Mr. Ashok and his family, and why is this significant? (from Section 4)

The income comes from coal: because coal is black, it evokes the Light vs. Darkness theme.

The income comes from diamonds: because diamonds are valuable, it evokes the theme of wealth vs. poverty.

The income comes from coal: because coal is black, it evokes the theme of freedom vs. servitude.

The income comes from silver: because silver is pale, it evokes the Light vs. Darkness theme.

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