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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the drivers laugh at Balram in the end of "The Fifth Night"?
(a) Because he is meditating.
(b) Because he fell down.
(c) Because he is talking to himself.
(d) Because he wrecked the car.

2. In the conclusion of his letter in “The Fourth Night,” Balram writes, "Yes, that's right: we all live in the world's greatest" what?
(a) "Culture."
(b) "Dictatorship."
(c) "Democracy."
(d) "Theocracy."

3. Who has witnessed Balram's statement that he is ordered to sign in “The Fourth Night”?
(a) Vijay.
(b) Wen Jiabao.
(c) Ram Persad.
(d) Kusum.

4. At what time does Balram conclude his letter in "The Fifth Night"?
(a) 4:12 a.m.
(b) 1:32 a.m.
(c) 12:45 a.m.
(d) 2:44 a.m.

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”?
(a) 500 rupees.
(b) 5,000 rupees.
(c) 2,000 rupees.
(d) 1,000 rupees.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the mall that Mr. Ashok has Belram drive him to in the beginning of “The Sixth Morning”?

2. How many ring roads does Balram describe in Beijing in “The Fourth Night”?

3. What secret does Balram discover about Ram Persad in “The Fourth Morning”?

4. What does the term "Jama Masjid" refer to in "The Fifth Night"?

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

(see the answer key)

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