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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the Premier's Office described in the opening of the letter in "The First Night"?
(a) Beijing.
(b) New Delhi.
(c) Mumbai.
(d) Bangalore.

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

3. Who is the primary driver when Balram begins working for the Stork's family?
(a) Ram Persad.
(b) Mukesh Sir.
(c) Kishan.
(d) Wen Jiabao.

4. What temple does Balram describe in New Delhi in "The Second Night"?
(a) The Hanuman Temple.
(b) The Birla Hundu Temple.
(c) The Lakshmi Narayan Temple.
(d) The Sai Baba Temple.

5. What color is the heavy bag that Balram describes bringing from Delhi to Bangalore in "The First Night"?
(a) Blue.
(b) Red.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Green.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What is the name of the town where Balram grew up?

5. What number does Balram describe as one that Muslims think is a magic number that represents their god in "The First Night"?

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