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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much does the diseased driver tell Balram the cheapest prostitute with blonde hair will cost him in “The Sixth Night”?
(a) 2,000 rupees.
(b) 6,500 rupees.
(c) 3,500 rupees.
(d) 4,000 rupees.

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

3. In "The Fifth Night," Balram says, "There is a sign in the National Zoo in New Delhi, near the cage with the white tiger, which says" what?
(a) "Please do not feed the animals."
(b) "Stay back from the cage."
(c) "Imagine yourself in the cage."
(d) "Beware."

4. How much money does the minister's assistant say it costs to sleep with the Russian prostitute in “The Sixth Morning”?
(a) 10,000 rupees.
(b) 30,000 rupees.
(c) 50,000 rupees.
(d) 20,000 rupees.

5. How long has it been since Balram sent home money, according to the letter he receives in “The Sixth Night”?
(a) 6 months and 2 weeks.
(b) 3 months and 4 days.
(c) 11 months and 2 days.
(d) 2 months.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of empty liquor bottle brings the most resale value when sold to bootleggers, according to Balram in “The Sixth Night”?

2. Who is the schoolteacher that has written the letter that is delivered to Balram in "The Fifth Night"?

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

4. Where does Balram describe going for his master when he is given the statement to sign in “The Fourth Night”?

5. What does Balram describe serving to Ashok and Pinky Madam for dinner on her birthday?

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