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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did the British leave India?
(a) 1959.
(b) 1934.
(c) 1936.
(d) 1947.

2. What disease does Balram's father die from?
(a) Malaria.
(b) Tuberculosis.
(c) AIDS.
(d) Prostate cancer.

3. From where does Balram describe buying his Macintosh laptop computer in "The First Night"?
(a) The United States.
(b) England.
(c) Singapore.
(d) Israel.

4. What book does Balram describe reading about China's history from in "The First Night"?
(a) Journey to the East.
(b) Dream of the Red Chamber.
(c) The Good Earth.
(d) Exciting Tales of the Exotic East.

5. How tall does Balram describe Mr. Ashok as being in "The Second Night"?
(a) 6 feet, 3 inches tall.
(b) 6 feet tall.
(c) 5 feet, 6 inches tall.
(d) 5 feet tall.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the Premier's Office described in the opening of the letter in "The First Night"?

2. Balram claims in "The First Night" that "Only three nations have never let themselves be ruled by foreigners." What are these nations?

3. How many gods does Balram say the Hindus have in "The First Night"?

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

5. What does Balram say he should call his life's story in "The First Night"?

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