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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What number does Balram describe as one that Muslims think is a magic number that represents their god in "The First Night"?
(a) 786.
(b) 315.
(c) 7.
(d) 9.

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

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

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

5. Who are the master and mistress of the servant-god Hanuman?
(a) Ram and Sita.
(b) Vishnu and Rudra.
(c) Shiva and Visnhu.
(d) Prithvi and Aditi.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What Hindu goddess does Balram describe in a white sari with gold sovereigns dripping to her feet in "The First Night"?

3. What book does Balram describe reading about China's history from in "The First Night"?

4. What does Balram describe as his web site URL in "The Second Night"?

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

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