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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Balram's older brother?
(a) Kusum.
(b) Dharam.
(c) Kishan.
(d) Mukesh Sir.

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

3. What caste does Balram claim to be when he is hired to work for the Stork's family?
(a) Brahmin.
(b) Vaishya.
(c) Halwai.
(d) Shudra.

4. What does Balram describe as his web site URL in "The Second Night"?
(a) Www.internationalglobalaffiliates.com.
(b) Www.whitetigerlimousines.com.
(c) Www.whitetigertechnologydrivers.com.
(d) Www.thewhitetiger.com.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is the heavy bag that Balram describes bringing from Delhi to Bangalore in "The First Night"?

2. What is the name of the Stork's elder son?

3. Who are the master and mistress of the servant-god Hanuman?

4. When did the British leave India?

5. From where does Balram describe buying his Macintosh laptop computer in "The First Night"?

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