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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) "Democracy."
(c) "Theocracy."
(d) "Dictatorship."

2. At what time does Balram sign off in his letter "The Second Night"?
(a) 2:44 a.m.
(b) 1:30 a.m.
(c) 4:12 a.m.
(d) 12:56 a.m.

3. Where do Ashok and Pinky Madam go to eat after their fight on her birthday in “The Fourth Night”?
(a) T.G.I. Friday's.
(b) Applebees.
(c) Bennigan's.
(d) The Olive Garden.

4. How long has it been since Balram has seen Kishan when he visits his hometown in "The Second Night"?
(a) 2 months.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 2 weeks.
(d) 3 months.

5. What is the name of the Premier to whom the letter is addressed in "The First Night"?
(a) Tang Shaoyi.
(b) Zhao Bingjun.
(c) Duan Qirui.
(d) Wen Jiabao.

6. What color headbands do the supporters of the Great Socialist wear?
(a) Red.
(b) Black.
(c) Blue.
(d) Green.

7. What does Balram describe dressing as to serve Ashok and Pinky Madam dinner in on her birthday in “The Fourth Night”?
(a) An American movie star.
(b) A maharajah.
(c) An English butler.
(d) A French poet.

8. Who are the master and mistress of the servant-god Hanuman?
(a) Vishnu and Rudra.
(b) Shiva and Visnhu.
(c) Prithvi and Aditi.
(d) Ram and Sita.

9. What color is the bloody cloth found on the car after the child has been run over in “The Fourth Night”?
(a) Green.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Blue.
(d) White.

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

11. What kind of car does Balram describe driving Mr. Ashok and his wife in, in "The First Night"?
(a) A Honda City.
(b) A Hum-Vee.
(c) A Rolls Royce.
(d) A Ford Escort.

12. Who is driving the car when the child is run over in “The Fourth Night”?
(a) Balram.
(b) Mr. Ashok.
(c) Pinky Madam.
(d) Premier Jiabao.

13. Who gives Balram the statement to sign in “The Fourth Night”?
(a) Pinky Madam.
(b) Ram Persad.
(c) Mr. Ashok.
(d) Mukesh Sir.

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

15. On what date does the statement say that the person was hit with the car in “The Fourth Night”?
(a) February 12.
(b) January 23.
(c) June 16.
(d) March 29.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is described as the "modernest suburb of Delhi" in “The Fourth Night”?

2. What is stated in the statement that Balram is ordered to sign in “The Fourth Night”?

3. How does Mukesh Sir depart Delhi in “The Fourth Night”?

4. What does Balram say the chandeliers in his home keep away in “The Fourth Night”?

5. What are the names of the two pomeranians in the Stork's household?

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