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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What Hindu goddess does Balram describe in a white sari with gold sovereigns dripping to her feet in "The First Night"?
(a) Lakshmi.
(b) Indra.
(c) Soma.
(d) Agni.

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

3. What is the name of Mr. Ashok's uncle who has lunch with him in "The Second Night"?
(a) The Wild Boar.
(b) The Golden Eagle.
(c) The Swan.
(d) The Black Ox.

4. As Balram drives Pinky Madam and Mr. Ashok home in "The Second Night," Ashok claims that when he returned to India, he expected to stay for how long?
(a) 1 week.
(b) 2 weeks.
(c) 6 months.
(d) 2 months.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How much was the dowry for Kishan's marriage?

2. What was Balram's father's profession?

3. Who wrote the poem about God and the Devil that Balram describes in "The Second Night"?

4. How tall does Balram describe Mr. Ashok as being in "The Second Night"?

5. What is the name of the Premier to whom the letter is addressed in "The First Night"?

(see the answer key)

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