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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Balram describe going for his master when he is given the statement to sign in “The Fourth Night”?
(a) Bangalore.
(b) Beijing.
(c) Mumbai.
(d) Tihar Jail.

2. What type of garland does Mr. Ashok present when the Great Socialist visits in “The Fourth Morning”?
(a) A garland of apple blossom flowers.
(b) A garland of jasmine flowers.
(c) A garland of lilac flowers.
(d) A garland of tulip flowers.

3. How does Mukesh Sir depart Delhi in “The Fourth Night”?
(a) By plane.
(b) By train.
(c) By rickshaw.
(d) By limousine.

4. What Hindu goddess does Balram describe in a white sari with gold sovereigns dripping to her feet in "The First Night"?
(a) Lakshmi.
(b) Soma.
(c) Indra.
(d) Agni.

5. Who wrote the poem about God and the Devil that Balram describes in "The Second Night"?
(a) Tang Shaoyi.
(b) Rumi.
(c) Ram Persad.
(d) Iqbal.

6. What does the Great Socialist reveal the Stork's family to be taking for free in “The Fourth Morning”?
(a) Gold.
(b) Copper.
(c) Coal.
(d) Steel.

7. What is the name of the political party the four landlords have formed in “The Fourth Morning”?
(a) All India Communist Party Front.
(b) All India Republic Front.
(c) All India Social Progressive Front.
(d) All India Democratic Front.

8. What does Balram describe as his web site URL in "The Second Night"?
(a) Www.whitetigertechnologydrivers.com.
(b) Www.thewhitetiger.com.
(c) Www.whitetigerlimousines.com.
(d) Www.internationalglobalaffiliates.com.

9. What color headbands are the protesters wearing in "The Second Night"?
(a) Red.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Black.
(d) Blue.

10. Who does Mukesh describe hiring to help with income taxes in “The Fourth Night”?
(a) Kusum.
(b) Wen Jiabao.
(c) Dharam.
(d) Ramanathan.

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

12. What time does Balram say it is when he concludes his letter in “The Fourth Night”?
(a) Not yet 1 a.m.
(b) Not yet 6 a.m.
(c) Not yet 4 a.m.
(d) Not yet 3 a.m.

13. For how long does Mr. Ashok say Ram Bahandur has been with his family in "The Second Night"?
(a) For 5 years.
(b) For 10 years.
(c) For 30 years.
(d) For 50 years.

14. 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) "Dictatorship."
(b) "Democracy."
(c) "Theocracy."
(d) "Culture."

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the former bus conductor that has joined the political arena in “The Fourth Morning”?

2. What color is the bloody cloth found on the car after the child has been run over in “The Fourth Night”?

3. What is the name of Balram's father?

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

5. What is the Great Socialist's party's symbol?

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