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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Balram, Kishan, and Dilip find work when they first arrive in Dhanbad?
(a) At a tea shop.
(b) At a butcher shop.
(c) At a taxi stand.
(d) At a clothing factory.

2. What are the names of the two pomeranians in the Stork's household?
(a) Max and Mary.
(b) Cuddles and Puddles.
(c) Muffin and Snuggles.
(d) Jack and Polly.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the English liquor store where Balram goes to get liquor for the Stork's family?

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

3. What is the name of Mr. Ashok's uncle who has lunch with him in "The Second Night"?

4. As Balram drives Pinky Madam and Mr. Ashok home in "The Second Night," Ashok claims that when he returned to India, he expected to stay for how long?

5. What is the name of Balram's older brother?

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