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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many gods does Balram say the Hindus have in "The First Night"?
(a) 10.
(b) 100,000.
(c) 36,000,000.
(d) 200.

2. What is the name of Mr. Ashok's ex-wife that is described in "The First Night"?
(a) Kusum.
(b) Anastasia.
(c) Uma.
(d) Pinky Madam.

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

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

5. What kind of car does Balram describe driving Mr. Ashok and his wife in, in "The First Night"?
(a) A Ford Escort.
(b) A Hum-Vee.
(c) A Honda City.
(d) A Rolls Royce.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When did the British leave India?

3. How large does Balram describe his office as being in "The First Night"?

4. What temple does Balram describe in New Delhi in "The Second Night"?

5. Who are the three "greatest poets" described by Balram in "The First Night"?

(see the answer key)

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