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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is described as the "modernest suburb of Delhi" in “The Fourth Night”?
(a) Connaught Place.
(b) Rajpath.
(c) Gurgaon.
(d) Raisina Hill.

2. For how long does Ram Bahadur say Mr. Ashok and Pinky Madam will be staying in Delhi in “The Fourth Morning”?
(a) For 1 month.
(b) For 1 year.
(c) For 2 weeks.
(d) For 3 months.

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

4. When did the British leave India?
(a) 1934.
(b) 1947.
(c) 1936.
(d) 1959.

5. 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.

6. What is stated in the statement that Balram is ordered to sign in “The Fourth Night”?
(a) That Balram was not present at the scene of the hit-and-run.
(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 has agreed to marry.

7. How many criminal cases does Balram describe pending against the Great Socialist and his ministers in “The Fourth Morning”?
(a) 93.
(b) 35.
(c) 12.
(d) 29.

8. 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) "Theocracy."
(d) "Democracy."

9. How many gods does Balram say the Hindus have in "The First Night"?
(a) 36,000,000.
(b) 100,000.
(c) 200.
(d) 10.

10. Whom does Balram describe having thrown the rich out of his country and freed his people in “The Fourth Morning”?
(a) Zhao Bingjun.
(b) Gandhi.
(c) Tang Shaoyi.
(d) Fidel Castro.

11. 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.

12. What book does Balram describe reading about China's history from in "The First Night"?
(a) The Good Earth.
(b) Exciting Tales of the Exotic East.
(c) Journey to the East.
(d) Dream of the Red Chamber.

13. What does Balram do when he drives past a temple in "The Second Night"?
(a) He bows his head.
(b) He touches his heart.
(c) He touches his eye.
(d) He touches his mouth.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Balram's grandmother?

2. What kind of car does Balram describe driving Mr. Ashok and his wife in, in "The First Night"?

3. Who does Mukesh describe hiring to help with income taxes in “The Fourth Night”?

4. Who is the advocate for the Delhi High Court that has signed Balram's statement in “The Fourth Night”?

5. What was Balram's father's profession?

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