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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Lakshmi.
(d) Soma.

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

3. How much money does Ram Bahadur ask for from Balram as a bribe to convince Mr. Ashok to take Balram to Delhi in “The Fourth Morning”?
(a) 500 rupees.
(b) 1,000 rupees.
(c) 5,000 rupees.
(d) 2,000 rupees.

4. What is stated in the statement that Balram is ordered to sign in “The Fourth Night”?
(a) That Balram has agreed to marry.
(b) That Balram was responsible for running over a child.
(c) That Balram witnessed the child leave the scene of the hit-and-run.
(d) That Balram was not present at the scene of the hit-and-run.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wrote the poem about God and the Devil that Balram describes in "The Second Night"?

2. What color is the bloody cloth found on the car after the child has been run over in “The Fourth Night”?

3. Who is the primary driver when Balram begins working for the Stork's family?

4. When did the British leave India?

5. Where does Balram describe buying his chandeliers in “The Fourth Night”?

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