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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is ironic about the costume Balram wears to help celebrate Pinky Madam's birthday? (from Section 6)

Because the costume is that of a prince, it ironically comments on Mr. Ashok's status as the son of a poor man.

Because the costume is that of a peasant, it ironically comments on the fact that Pinky Madam is only rich because she married a rich man.

Because the costume is that of a prince, it ironically comments on Balram's status as a servant.

Because the costume is that of a peasant, it ironically comments on Balram's status as a servant to a wealthy family.

2.

What is the most likely reason that Balram tells Dharam to mail the letter after he (Balram) has left? (from Section 10)

He doesn't want to anger Kusum unnecessarily.

He's still not sure about killing Mr. Ashok.

He doesn't want to risk Mr. Ashok catching him with the letter.

He doesn't want to risk anyone who reads the letter trying to stop him.

3.

The Wild Boar is similar in role, name, income, function, and status to which other character? (from Section 3)

The Water Buffalo.

Balram's father.

The Stork.

Balram's grandmother.

4.

Why / how is it significant that Mr. Ashok comes from the same community as Balram? (from Section 3)

It provides Balram with money: he gets paid extra for trips into small, poor towns.

It sends Balram into despair: there's no way he can ever be as successful as Mr. Ashok.

It makes Balram embarrassed: the fights between Mr. Ashok and Pinky Madam shame him before his family.

It provides Balram with inspiration: if Mr. Ashok can become successful, so can he.

5.

What is the most likely reason that Balram almost confesses his plans to Mr. Ashok? (from Section 9)

The vision of his dead family has frightened him.

Mr. Ashok's interest in learning more about his life has changed Balram's feelings towards him.

The poem has triggered his conscience.

The vision of Mr. Ashok's dead family has frightened him.

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