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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are the three "greatest poets" described by Balram in "The First Night"?
(a) Rumi, Iqbal, and Mirza Ghalib.
(b) Ganesh Gogoi, Mahim Bora, and Jami Azad.
(c) Sarojini Naidu, Kamala Suraiyya, and rabindranath Tagore.
(d) Vikram Seth, Amir Khursrow, and Miatle Gupta.

2. What secret does Balram discover about Ram Persad in “The Fourth Morning”?
(a) He is Hindu.
(b) He is Muslim.
(c) He is Christian.
(d) He is an atheist.

3. What is the name of the Stork's elder son?
(a) Tang Shaoyi.
(b) Kishan.
(c) Mr. Ashok.
(d) Mukesh Sir.

4. How much was the dowry for Kishan's marriage?
(a) 10,000 rupees.
(b) 500 rupees.
(c) 5,000 rupees.
(d) 1,000 rupess.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the word "emancipation" mean in "The Fifth Night"?

2. How many gods does Balram say the Hindus have in "The First Night"?

3. At what time does Balram conclude his letter in "The Fifth Night"?

4. What letter is displayed on the motel where Balram takes Mr. Ashock and the Ukranian prostitute in “The Sixth Morning”?

5. 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”?

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