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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What animals surround Balram as he climbs to the Black Fort in "The Second Night"?
(a) Horses.
(b) Chickens.
(c) Monkeys.
(d) Pigeons.

2. 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) "Beware."
(c) "Please do not feed the animals."
(d) "Imagine yourself in the cage."

3. What color headbands do the supporters of the Great Socialist wear?
(a) Red.
(b) Green.
(c) Black.
(d) Blue.

4. What brand of whiskey do Balram and Ram Persad purchase for the Stork's family weekly?
(a) Black Dog.
(b) Cedar Ridge.
(c) Maker's Mark.
(d) Town Branch.

5. What is the name of Balram's father?
(a) Dharam Halwai.
(b) Vikram Halwai.
(c) Wen Halwai.
(d) Mukesh Halwai.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Balram say he "will never envy the rich of America or England" in "The Fifth Night"?

2. What caste does Balram claim to be when he is hired to work for the Stork's family?

3. How many of the Great Socialist's ministers are currently in jail, according to Balram in “The Fourth Morning”?

4. What is the name of Mr. Ashok's uncle who has lunch with him in "The Second Night"?

5. What color headbands are the protesters in the second truck wearing in "The Second Night"?

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