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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Balram say he "will never envy the rich of America or England" in "The Fifth Night"?
(a) Because their taxes are too high.
(b) Because they have no servants there.
(c) Because there is no natural beauty in those countries.
(d) Because their women are not attractive.

2. How much was the dowry for Kishan's marriage?
(a) 5,000 rupees.
(b) 1,000 rupess.
(c) 10,000 rupees.
(d) 500 rupees.

3. Whom does Balram describe having thrown the rich out of his country and freed his people in “The Fourth Morning”?
(a) Zhao Bingjun.
(b) Tang Shaoyi.
(c) Gandhi.
(d) Fidel Castro.

4. Who is the advocate for the Delhi High Court that has signed Balram's statement in “The Fourth Night”?
(a) Vijay.
(b) Zhao Bingjun.
(c) Chamandas Varma.
(d) Ramanathan.

5. How much money is in the envelope that Pinky Madam gives to Balram at the airport?
(a) 470 rupees.
(b) 50,000 rupees.
(c) 10,000 rupees.
(d) 4,700 rupees.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many criminal cases does Balram describe pending against the Great Socialist and his ministers in “The Fourth Morning”?

2. At what time does Balram sign off in his letter "The Second Night"?

3. How much does the toothpaste cost that Balram buys in “The Fourth Night”?

4. From whom is the letter that Mukesh Sir delivers to Balram in "The Fifth Night"?

5. Where do Ashok and Pinky Madam go to eat after their fight on her birthday in “The Fourth Night”?

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